Rafael Morel
Rafael José (Salce) Morel
Born: November 22, 2001
Santiago, DO
Primary Position: Right field
All Position(s) Played: 2B, 3B, CF, LF, SS
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 165
Career: 2021-2024
Rafael (Salce) Morel has compiled a career batting average of .245 with 18 home runs and 100 RBI in his 256-game career with the Cubs, Myrtle Beach Pelicans and South Bend Cubs. He began playing during the 2021 season and has taken the field during the 2024 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | R | AZCL | Cubs | 39 | 139 | 118 | 18 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 38 | .203 | .297 | .331 | .628 | 39 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | R | AZCL | Cubs | 39 | 145 | 126 | 20 | 35 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 41 | .278 | .359 | .365 | .724 | 46 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | A | CARL | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 94 | 391 | 334 | 63 | 88 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 16 | 9 | 50 | 94 | .263 | .368 | .356 | .725 | 119 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Advanced A | MIDW | South Bend Cubs | 84 | 328 | 287 | 44 | 65 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 32 | 6 | 5 | 29 | 93 | .226 | .316 | .341 | .657 | 98 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 256 | 1003 | 865 | 145 | 212 | 28 | 4 | 18 | 100 | 32 | 17 | 106 | 266 | .245 | .340 | .349 | .689 | 302 | 16 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | R | AZCL | Cubs | 3B | 38 | 26 | 44 | 8 | 10 | .897 | 1.842 |
| 2022 | R | AZCL | Cubs | 2B | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 5.000 |
| 2023 | A | CARL | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | RF | 46 | 66 | 5 | 5 | 0 | .934 | 1.543 |
| 2023 | A | CARL | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | CF | 19 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 1 | .939 | 1.632 |
| 2023 | A | CARL | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 3B | 13 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 | .947 | 1.385 |
| 2023 | A | CARL | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | SS | 11 | 18 | 21 | 1 | 3 | .975 | 3.545 |
| 2023 | A | CARL | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 2023 | A | CARL | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | LF | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 3.000 |
| 2024 | Advanced A | MIDW | South Bend Cubs | 2B | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | .900 | 2.250 |
| 2024 | Advanced A | MIDW | South Bend Cubs | RF | 32 | 53 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .982 | 1.719 |
| 2024 | Advanced A | MIDW | South Bend Cubs | 3B | 20 | 10 | 34 | 3 | 3 | .936 | 2.200 |
| 2024 | Advanced A | MIDW | South Bend Cubs | SS | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .833 | 2.500 |
| 2024 | Advanced A | MIDW | South Bend Cubs | LF | 16 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.500 |
| 2024 | Advanced A | MIDW | South Bend Cubs | CF | 12 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 2.083 |
| Totals | 177 | 233 | 93 | 15 | 10 | .956 | 1.842 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | R | Arizona Complex | Cubs | CHN | June 28, 2021 | September 10, 2021 |
| 2022 | R | Arizona Complex League | Cubs | CHN | June 6, 2022 | August 23, 2022 |
| 2023 | A | Carolina League | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | CHN | April 6, 2023 | September 10, 2023 |
| 2024 | Advanced A | Midwest League | South Bend Cubs | CHN | April 6, 2024 | August 13, 2024 |
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