Charlie Morton: Contract, Injury, Married, Wife & Net Worth

A renowned baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball who wears shirt no. 50, Charles Alfred Morton IV is also known as Charlie Morton, a fast and curve speed baller. Previously, the pitcher played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Houston Astros.

With each trade and team change, Morton has expanded his experience with his contract amount.

But aside from his strikeout pitching and agility, what do we know about this player? Well, close to nothing. Well, don’t fret, cause we have all the answers that you are looking for.

From his beginning as a player to his marriage with his girlfriend, all information is included right here.

Charlie Morton: Quick Facts

Who is Charlie Morton?- Early Life and College

A professional baseball player, Charlie Morton is a native of Flemington, New Jersey, the United States of America. Born Charlie Alfred Morton, he is the son of Chip and Jeanne Morton.

Morton’s father is a former Penn State basketball player and also works as an accountant.

Likewise, Charlie’s grandfather is also a former baseball player who played for the Philadelphia Athletics farm system. Unlike his parents, there is no information on his siblings.

Growing up in Trumbull, Connecticut, Morton played in a little league with future significant leaguers pitchers Craig Breslow and infielder Jamie D’Antona.

Since his childhood, Charlie has idolized Derek Jeter and Roger Clemens. As for his education, Morton attended Joel Barwlo High School, located in Redding, Connecticut. He graduated later, in 2002.

Professional Career- Atlanta Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates

After playing in the little league, Morton finally got the major break when the Atlanta Braves picked him in the third round, 95th overall at the 2002 Major League Baseball draft.

With this, Charlie started his professional career in 2002 with the GCL Braves. The following year, he played for the Danville Braves and the Rome Braves in 2004 and 2005.

Likewise, in 2006, Charlie pitched for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and the next year for the Mississippi Braves. Finally, on November 20, 2007, the Braves added Morton to their 40-man roster.

Because of it, Morton made his major league debut on June 14, 2008, in a match against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. With three runs in six innings, Charlie earned his first major league win.

After his debut with the Braves, Morton was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Nate McLouth. He played for the Pirates on June 10 against the Atlanta Braves.

Three months later, Morton finally pitched a complete game against the Chicago Cubs.

By the end of the 2009 season, Charlie had 18 stars with five wins and nine losses, a 4.55 ERA, 97 innings pitched, 62 strikeouts, 40 walks, seven home runs, five-hit batsmen, .276 average against, and 1.46 WHIP. 

The year 2010 was a series of ups and downs for Morton. After starting badly for the Pirates, Charlie delivered a promising performance on April 30 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Even in a loss, he strikes out 8 in six innings and allows only six runs.

However, after dropping his record in the coming seasons, Morton was finally dropped out and assigned to Indianapolis Indians to the Pirates Triple-A affiliate. Before he started with the Indians, Charlie spoke about his last seasons.

“I was pressing. I wasn’t being myself on the mound those last couple times I went out there in Pittsburgh. There was so much going on in my mind. At the end of last year, I finished strong, I got a glimpse of what I could do, truly, in the big leagues, going out there and going deep into games, being competitive being someone who was pretty good.”

To this, he added,

“I wanted to be out there for myself and because I care about this team and organization. At the same time, though, after that last one, that last start, because I care about these guys is why, exactly, I knew I couldn’t go back out there again.”

Contrary to his past season, 2011 proved to be the best season for Morton, where he earned the club’s Breakout Player of the Year.

That year, he also underwent successful hip surgery, where he had to repair a torn labrum. After being out for 4-6 months, Morton returned in the 2013 season in a shutout against the Cincinnati Reds.

Charlie Morton’s Later Clubs- Why Did Charlie Morton Leave The Astros?

Charlie started his 2015 season with the Philadelphia Phillies after being traded for David Whitehead. However, his season came to an abrupt halt a year later following his hamstring injury against the Milwaukee Brewers.

After missing the rest of the 2016 season, Morton was moved to Houston Astros, where he signed a two-year contract worth $14 million. 

On October 16, 2017, Morton started playing for the Astros and even became a part of their World Series win.

During the world series, Charlie began Game 4 and pitched well over 6.1 innings, with one earned run on three hits and seven strikeouts. Moreover, Morton was credited as a winning pitcher.

However, the happiness did not last long, as three years later, the Astros were accused of breaking MLB rules during the 2017 season.

Amidst the rumors, Charlie admitted to knowing the rules violations and regrets not doing anything about it.

Despite this, Charlie continued playing for the Astros, setting a personal record of 14 strikeouts over seven innings in a 6-1 victory against the Texas Rangers.

At the end of 2018, Charlie signed with the Tampa Bay Rays to a two-year contract worth $30 million. Likewise, he made a debut for the team on March 29, 2019, in a match against the Astros.

Not to mention, he led all major league pitchers in home runs/9 innings pitched, at 0.694. Charlie also set career highs in wins- 16, ERA- 3.05, innings- 194 2/3, and strikeouts, i.e., 240.

After the Tampa Bays, on November 24, 2020, the baseball pitcher signed a one-year contract with the  Atlanta Braves. As of 2021, he is playing with the Atlanta Braves. 

Autograph and Popularity graph of Charlie Morton

We can see the graph rise for October of 2021. It was during the match of the world series, where after pitching only two and a half innings in Game 1 of the World Series versus the Houston Astros on October 26, 2021, Morton left the game with a fractured right fibula. During the previous inning, Astros batter Yuli Gurriel hit a ball directly into Morton’s leg.

Career Highlights And Awards

2018, 2019 – 2× All-Star 

2019 – All-MLB Second Team

2017 – World Series champion 

You can also view Mortan Gamelog from here.

Charlie Moton 2024 Pitching Stats

2024 Pitching

How Old Is Charlie Morton?- Age And Body Measurements

Charlie Morton, a pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, is known for his four-seam fastball, sinker, curveball, and split-finger fastball.

Blessed with agility and speed, Morton is also physically fit and strong. He is 6 feet 5 inches (195 cm) and weighs around 97 kgs(215 lbs). 

Likewise, it is hard to believe that Charlie is delivering his A-game even in his mid-30s. Born on November 12, 1983, the American baseball player is 40 years as of 2024.

His zodiac sign happens to be Scorpio, known for being mysterious, passionate, and loyal.

Mysterious- maybe? Passionate- definitely! If not, Morton would not have wound up as one of the fastest pitchers at the moment.

Trained from an early age, Charlie is both agile and fast-thinker when he is on the pitch.

In the later 2015 offseason, Morton began experimenting with throwing harder, adjusting to his technique and workouts. It was his high spin rates that first caught the attention of the Astros.

Moreover, with the Astros, Morton emerged as a strikeout pitcher, finding his new effectiveness against left-handed hitters.

Also, his four-seam fastball reached 98-99 MPH with the Astros and his curveball with considerable vertical and horizontal movement curveball.

Charlie Morton Trades & Transactions

06-04-2002– Selected by Atlanta Braves in the 3rd round of the free-agent draft (June 4, 2002- signed June 19, 2002).

06-03-2009– Traded by Atlanta Braves with Jeff Locke and Gorkys Hernandez to Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Nate McLouth (June 3, 2009).

12-12-2015– Pittsburgh Pirates traded Charlie Morton to Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for David Whitehead.

11-03-2016– Granted free agency.

11-16-2016– Houston Astros signed Charlie Morton as a free agent.

12-21-2018– Tampa Bay Rays signed Charlie Morton as a free agent.

Who Is Charlie Morton Married To?

When it comes to Charlie, his professional life is much more discussed compared to his personal life.

But from what we know, Morton is a married man and is married to his long-term girlfriend, Cindy Morton.

According to sources, the two lovebirds dated for five whole years before tying the knot.

Likewise, the two first met in 2007 and also the time they started dating each other. And finally, in 2012, Charlie and Cindy exchanged vows on the altar in front of their loved ones.

The couple has a child, a son named Cam, who was born in 2015. Two years later, they welcomed another son.

Aside from that, the couple also has two daughters, whose names are not disclosed in the media news.

The family of six is living a blissful life in their residence in the states.

What Is The Net Worth Of Charlie Morton?- Net Worth And Income

Since his childhood, Charlie has been active as a baseball player but only went professional in 2008 after signing with the Atlanta Braves.

With a decade more spent in this field, it is sure that Morton has earned his career worth.

As of now, Charlie’s net worth is estimated to be around $14 million. Not to mention, he signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays worth $30 million.

The agreement also included guaranteed and an annual average salary of $15 million. At the moment, his adjusted salary at the Rays is a little over $5.5 million.

However, Charlie has not spoken much regarding his earnings and actual income from his career. Aside from this, we are sure he must earn from his other individual projects like endorsements and sponsorships.

Social Media Presence

Twitter–  209 Followers

Some FAQs

Which is the current team Mortan is playing with?

 The second stint with the Atlanta Braves (2021-2024)

Morton signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Atlanta Braves on November 24, 2020. Morton and the Braves agreed to a one-year extension worth $20 million on September 6, 2021. In 33 starts, he was 14–6 with a 3.34 ERA in 2021.

Is Charlie Morton in the Hall of Fame?

The updated information says that Charlie Morton is indeed included in the Hall of Fame.

What is Mortan Jersey’s Number?

At the moment, he serves as a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, donning the jersey with the number 50 on it.