Ray Morgan, baseball player, 1911-1918

Ray Morgan

Born: 6/14/1889 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 2/15/1940 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-08-07 | Final Game: 1918-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Raymond Caryll Morgan

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Biography

Ray Morgan was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1911 to 1918. Born in 1889, Morgan played in a total of 741 games, during which he accumulated 630 hits and a batting average of .254. Known for his agility on the bases, he recorded 87 stolen bases over his career. His offensive contributions included 4 home runs and 254 RBIs, highlighting his ability to drive in runs during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Morgan's playing style was characterized by his speed and versatility, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. He participated in a competitive era of baseball, where players faced significant challenges both on and off the field. Despite not being a superstar, Morgan's consistent performance and reliable presence in the lineup earned him respect among his peers and fans alike. His contributions to the game during his tenure reflect the evolving nature of baseball in the early 20th century, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
741 2480 278 630 90 33 4 254 87 320 241 0.254 0.348 0.322 0.670 2001.8

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career SLG .322 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.670 vs. league average 0.661 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
1911 WSN AL 25 89 11 19 2 0 0 5 2 4 12 0.213 .266 (-20%) .336 (-26%) .356 (-34%) .693 (-30%) -442.9
1912 WSN AL 81 273 40 65 10 7 1 30 11 29 45 0.238 .268 (-11%) .335 (-5%) .358 (-6%) .694 (-6%) -288.2
1913 WSN AL 138 481 58 131 19 8 0 57 19 68 63 0.272 .259 (+5%) .325 (+14%) .345 (avg) .670 (+6%) 872.4
1914 WSN AL 147 491 50 126 22 8 1 49 24 62 34 0.257 .255 (+1%) .322 (+9%) .339 (avg) .661 (+5%) 630.2
1915 WSN AL 62 193 21 45 5 4 0 21 6 30 15 0.233 .250 (-7%) .318 (+7%) .332 (-10%) .651 (-1%) 54.5
1916 WSN AL 99 315 41 84 12 4 1 29 14 59 29 0.267 .248 (+7%) .314 (+27%) .326 (+4%) .640 (+15%) 1234.2
1917 WSN AL 101 338 32 90 9 1 1 33 7 40 29 0.266 .248 (+7%) .312 (+11%) .323 (-5%) .635 (+3%) 314.2
1918 WSN AL 88 300 25 70 11 1 0 30 4 28 14 0.233 .255 (-9%) .318 (-2%) .326 (-15%) .645 (-9%) -372.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 39 0 1 2
2B 670 0 1307 1802 152 271
3B 32 0 33 51 10 1
OF 2 0 3 0 0 1
SS 19 0 29 47 11 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 WS1 3B 25 0 29 43 8 1
1912 WS1 2B 76 0 150 173 21 21
1912 WS1 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1912 WS1 SS 4 0 7 7 2 2
1913 WS1 2B 134 0 254 359 32 61
1913 WS1 SS 4 0 7 13 1 0
1914 WS1 2B 146 0 290 379 37 58
1915 WS1 2B 57 0 102 175 10 23
1915 WS1 3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
1915 WS1 SS 2 0 3 3 3 1
1916 WS1 1B 3 0 39 0 1 2
1916 WS1 2B 82 0 133 222 16 34
1916 WS1 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1916 WS1 SS 9 0 12 24 5 1
1917 WS1 2B 95 0 206 243 18 45
1917 WS1 3B 3 0 4 6 2 0
1918 WS1 2B 80 0 172 251 18 29
1918 WS1 OF 2 0 3 0 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Second Base 669
Third Base 34
Shortstop 25