Bill Morgan, baseball player, 1882-1884

Bill Morgan

Born: 10/17/1857 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 7/28/1938 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-08-17 | Final Game: 1884-08-21

Full name: Henry W. Morgan

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Biography

Bill Morgan was a professional baseball player born in 1857, who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1882 to 1884, a formative period in the sport's history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Morgan participated in a total of 8 games, where he recorded 4 hits, resulting in a batting average of .138. While he did not achieve notable power numbers, with no home runs or runs batted in, Morgan's presence on the field contributed to the burgeoning popularity of baseball in America. Despite his limited statistical impact, Morgan's involvement in the league during its infancy reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by players of his time. The early 1880s were marked by the establishment of rules and the professionalization of baseball, setting the stage for the future stars of the game. As a player in this evolving landscape, Bill Morgan's career, though brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 29 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.138 0.194 0.138 0.331 0.0

Career AVG .138 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 30.6% below league average.

Career SLG .138 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 57.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.331 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 45.3% below 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
1884 RIC AA 6 20 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1884 BLU UA 2 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 7 4 5 0
C 4 0 23 4 4 0
OF 3 0 4 1 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 RIC 2B 1 0 5 1 3 0
1884 RIC C 3 0 14 3 3 0
1884 RIC OF 2 0 3 1 0 1
1884 BLU 2B 1 0 2 3 2 0
1884 BLU C 1 0 9 1 1 0
1884 BLU OF 1 0 1 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 4
Second Base 2
Right Field 3