Cy Morgan, baseball player, 1903-1913

Cy Morgan

Born: 11/10/1878 in Pomeroy, OH, USA

Died: 6/28/1962 in Wheeling, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-09-18 | Final Game: 1913-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Harry Richard Morgan

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Biography

Cy Morgan was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1903 to 1913. Born in 1878, he emerged as a notable figure in the early 20th century, a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to establish its modern identity. Throughout his tenure, Morgan showcased a solid pitching repertoire, finishing his career with a record of 78 wins and 78 losses. His earned run average (ERA) of 2.51 reflected his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters, while his 667 strikeouts demonstrated his proficiency in overpowering batters. Morgan was known for his competitive spirit and consistency on the mound, earning him respect from teammates and opponents alike. While he recorded three saves during his career, his primary role was as a starting pitcher, contributing significantly to his teams' efforts during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. As the sport evolved, Morgan's contributions and performances helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. His legacy remains a testament to the rich history of baseball and the players who shaped its early years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
78 78 210 172 107 15 3 1445.3 1180 403 18 578 667 2.51 0

Career ERA 2.51 vs. league average 2.86 across their career seasons — 12.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1903 SLA AL 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 13.0 12 6 6 6 4.15 3.10 (-34%) -185.6
1904 SLA AL 0 2 8 3 2 0 0 51.0 51 21 10 24 3.71 2.66 (-40%) -372.4
1905 SLA AL 2 5 13 8 5 1 0 77.3 82 31 37 44 3.61 2.82 (-28%) -1024.3
1907 SLA AL 2 5 10 6 4 0 0 55.0 77 37 17 14 6.05 2.50 (-142%) -1276.4
1907 BOS AL 6 6 16 13 9 2 0 114.3 77 25 34 50 1.97 2.50 (+21%) 323.4
1908 BOS AL 14 13 30 26 17 2 1 205.0 166 56 90 99 2.46 2.40 (-2%) -3612.8
1909 BOS AL 2 6 12 10 5 0 1 64.7 52 17 31 30 2.37 2.55 (+7%) -793.7
1909 PHA AL 16 11 28 26 21 5 0 228.7 152 42 71 81 1.65 2.55 (+35%) -1798.3
1910 PHA AL 18 12 36 34 23 3 0 290.7 214 50 117 134 1.55 2.79 (+44%) -270.2
1911 PHA AL 15 7 38 30 15 2 1 249.7 217 75 113 136 2.70 3.37 (+20%) 341.9
1912 PHA AL 3 8 16 14 5 0 0 93.7 75 39 51 47 3.75 3.36 (-11%) -707.8
1913 CIN NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 2.3 5 4 1 2 15.43 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
210 489 26 61 7 1 0 37 2 11 198 0.125 0.146 0.143 0.289 -2697.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.

Career OBP .146 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.289 vs. league average 0.646 across their career seasons — 55.3% 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
1903 SLA AL 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1904 SLA AL 8 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.056 — — — — 0.0
1905 SLA AL 13 31 1 8 1 0 0 5 1 2 12 0.258 — — — — 0.0
1907 SLA AL 10 20 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1907 BOS AL 16 35 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 16 0.057 — — — — 0.0
1908 BOS AL 30 63 4 8 1 0 0 6 0 1 23 0.127 .240 (-47%) .298 (-53%) .306 (-53%) .605 (-53%) -489.9
1909 BOS AL 12 20 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.050 — — — — 0.0
1909 PHA AL 28 74 1 8 1 1 0 5 0 2 20 0.108 .244 (-56%) .306 (-57%) .312 (-52%) .618 (-55%) 0.0
1910 PHA AL 36 99 10 14 1 0 0 9 1 3 35 0.141 .249 (-43%) .317 (-45%) .326 (-54%) .644 (-49%) -763.5
1911 PHA AL 38 94 7 15 1 0 0 7 0 0 51 0.160 .266 (-40%) .336 (-53%) .356 (-52%) .693 (-52%) -830.2
1912 PHA AL 16 30 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 14 0.033 — — — — 0.0
1913 CIN NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 210 126 53 508 33 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1903 SLA P 2 0 1 2 0 0
1904 SLA P 8 3 3 22 1 0
1905 SLA P 13 8 5 34 8 1
1907 SLA P 10 6 2 25 2 2
1907 BOS P 16 13 4 32 2 1
1908 BOS P 30 26 11 65 2 1
1909 BOS P 12 10 5 31 3 0
1909 PHA P 28 26 1 69 1 1
1910 PHA P 36 34 5 104 4 1
1911 PHA P 38 0 14 81 5 2
1912 PHA P 16 0 2 41 5 0
1913 CIN P 1 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 210