Bill Morrell, baseball player, 1926-1931

Bill Morrell

Born: 4/9/1893 in Hyde Park, MA, USA

Died: 8/5/1975 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-20 | Final Game: 1931-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Willard Blackmer Morrell

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Biography

Bill Morrell, born in 1893, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1926 to 1931. Morrell made his mark in the Major Leagues during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 8 wins and 6 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.64. His pitching prowess was complemented by a total of 35 strikeouts and 2 saves, showcasing his ability to strike out batters and preserve leads in critical moments. Morrell’s tenure in baseball coincided with significant developments in the sport, including the growing popularity of the home run and the increasing competitiveness of the leagues. While not among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, he contributed to his teams with solid performances on the mound. His career, which came to an end on August 5, 1931, reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by pitchers during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 6 48 9 3 0 2 143.7 172 74 9 57 35 4.64 0

Career ERA 4.64 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 6.9% worse 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
1926 WSN AL 3 3 26 2 1 0 1 69.7 83 41 29 16 5.30 4.11 (-29%) -
1930 NY1 NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 8.0 6 1 1 3 1.12 — 0.0
1931 NY1 NL 5 3 20 7 2 0 1 66.0 83 32 27 16 4.36 4.10 (-6%) -953.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
48 37 6 6 0 0 0 1 0 5 4 0.162 0.262 0.162 0.424 0.0

Career AVG .162 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 42.8% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career SLG .162 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 59.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.424 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 43.4% 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
1926 WSN AL 26 17 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.235 — — — — 0.0
1930 NY1 NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1931 NY1 NL 20 18 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 2 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 48 0 11 26 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 WS1 P 26 0 3 15 1 0
1930 NY1 P 2 0 2 1 0 0
1931 NY1 P 20 0 6 10 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 48

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lowell Technological Institute Lowell MA 1916
Tufts University Medford MA 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923