Eddie Morgan, baseball player, 1936-1937

Eddie Morgan

Born: 11/19/1914 in Brady Lake, OH, USA

Died: 6/27/1982 in Lakewood, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-14 | Final Game: 1937-07-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Edwin Willis Morgan

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Biography

Eddie Morgan, born in 1914, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the sport during the late 1930s. Playing primarily as a position player, Morgan's career spanned from 1936 to 1937. Over the course of his brief tenure in Major League Baseball, he appeared in 39 games, where he recorded 14 hits, one home run, and eight RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .212. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the era's standout players, his participation in the game during a time of transition in baseball provides a glimpse into the challenges and dynamics of the sport during that period. Morgan's career coincided with a time when baseball was evolving, as teams began to integrate new strategies and player dynamics. Although he did not leave a lasting legacy in terms of statistics, his involvement in the game during this era illustrates the opportunities and experiences of players who navigated the complexities of Major League Baseball in the 1930s. His journey through the sport remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the aspirations and realities faced by many players of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 66 8 14 3 0 1 8 0 11 11 0.212 0.325 0.303 0.628 -176.6

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 16.0% 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
1936 STL NL 8 18 4 5 0 0 1 3 0 2 4 0.278 — — — — 0.0
1937 BRO NL 31 48 4 9 3 0 0 5 0 9 7 0.188 — — — — -176.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 0 61 1 1 4
OF 11 0 15 1 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 SLN OF 4 0 8 0 1 0
1937 BRO 1B 7 0 61 1 1 4
1937 BRO OF 7 0 7 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7
Left Field 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 9