Morrie Arnovich

Born: 11/16/1910 in Superior, WI, USA

Died: 7/20/1959 in Superior, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-09-14 | Final Game: 1946-04-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Morris Arnovich

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Biography

Morrie Arnovich, born in 1910, was a talented position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1946. He played a total of 590 games during his career, where he showcased his offensive prowess with a batting average of .287. Arnovich recorded 577 hits, including 22 home runs and 261 RBIs, along with 17 stolen bases. His ability to contribute both at the plate and on the basepaths made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he earned an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his status as one of the standout players of his era. Arnovich's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the Great Depression and the post-World War II era. Known for his consistency and competitive spirit, he played in an age that emphasized both skill and versatility. His contributions to the game, particularly during a time when the sport was evolving, helped lay the foundation for future generations of players. After his retirement on April 21, 1946, Arnovich's legacy continued to resonate within the baseball community, as he remained a respected figure in the history of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
590	2013	234	577	104	12	22	261	17	185	139	0.287	0.350	0.383	0.733	419.4

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1936	PHI	NL	13	48	4	15	3	0	1	7	0	1	3	0.312	—	—	—	—	37.4
1937	PHI	NL	117	410	60	119	27	4	10	60	5	34	32	0.290	.276 (+5%)	.342 (+2%)	.398 (+13%)	.740 (+8%)	576.3
1938	PHI	NL	139	502	47	138	29	0	4	72	2	42	37	0.275	.272 (+1%)	.341 (-2%)	.392 (-9%)	.734 (-6%)	-597.5
1939	PHI	NL	134	491	68	159	25	2	5	67	7	58	28	0.324	.274 (+18%)	.342 (+16%)	.393 (+5%)	.735 (+10%)	1228.1
1940	PHI	NL	39	141	13	28	2	1	0	12	0	14	15	0.199	.267 (-26%)	.335 (-18%)	.387 (-41%)	.722 (-30%)	-712.4
1940	CIN	NL	62	211	17	60	10	2	0	21	1	13	10	0.284	.267 (+6%)	.335 (-3%)	.387 (-10%)	.722 (-6%)	-712.4
1941	NY1	NL	85	207	25	58	8	3	2	22	2	23	14	0.280	.262 (+7%)	.332 (+6%)	.373 (+1%)	.705 (+3%)	144.1
1946	NY1	NL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0