Pidgey Morgan

Born: 1853 in MO, USA

Died: 1/30/1910 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-05-04 | Final Game: 1878-06-22

Throws: R

Full name: Daniel Morgan

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Biography

Pidgey Morgan was a notable pitcher in the early days of professional baseball, playing from 1875 until his final game on June 22, 1878. Born in 1853, Morgan’s career spanned a formative period in the sport, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more structured game. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he demonstrated a remarkable ability to control the game, finishing with a career earned run average (ERA) of 1.29, a testament to his effectiveness on the mound. Despite a modest overall record of 1-3, Morgan's performance was marked by a keen understanding of pitching strategy and an impressive strikeout total of 7 in his limited appearances. His contributions to the teams he played for during a time when the game was still evolving laid the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. Though he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Pidgey Morgan's impact on the early game reflects the competitive spirit and foundational talent that characterized this pivotal era in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	7	4	4	1	0	42.0	40	6	0	1	7	1.29	0

Career ERA 1.29 vs. league average 2.23 across their career seasons — 42.2% 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
1875	SL1		1	3	7	4	4	1	0	42.0	40	6	1	7	1.29	2.23 (+42%)	263.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
33	125	13	29	4	0	0	6	2	8	13	0.232	0.278	0.264	0.542	-62.1

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.542 vs. league average 0.580 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
1875	SL1		19	69	11	18	4	0	0	1	2	5	4	0.261	.253 (+3%)	.260 (+19%)	.309 (+3%)	.570 (+10%)	125.8
1878	ML2	NL	14	56	2	11	0	0	0	5	0	3	9	0.196	.259 (-24%)	.278 (-15%)	.319 (-38%)	.597 (-27%)	-187.9