Danny Morris

Born: 6/11/1946 in Greenville, KY, USA

Died: 9/23/2023 in Oakland City, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-09-10 | Final Game: 1969-06-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Danny Walker Morris

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Biography

Danny Morris, born in 1946, had a brief career in Major League Baseball spanning from 1968 to 1969. A position player, Morris played in a total of 6 games during his time in the majors, but he faced considerable challenges at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in. Despite his limited playing time and lack of offensive statistics, his presence in the league during this era reflected the competitive nature of professional baseball in the late 1960s, a time characterized by a transition in playing styles and strategies. Morris's stint in the majors was marked by the difficulties faced by many players during the late 1960s, a period that saw the rise of pitching dominance. While he did not achieve notable statistical milestones, his participation in the league during this time contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the myriad of paths players take in their pursuit of success. Though his career was short-lived, Morris remains a part of the legacy of the game, highlighting the challenges and unpredictability inherent in professional sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	6	3	0	0	0	16.0	16	5	1	8	7	2.81	0

Career ERA 2.81 vs. league average 3.33 across their career seasons — 15.4% 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
1968	MIN	AL	0	1	3	2	0	0	0	10.7	11	2	4	6	1.69	2.98 (+43%)	159.5
1969	MIN	AL	0	1	3	1	0	0	0	5.3	5	3	4	1	5.06	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1968	MIN	AL	3	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	MIN	AL	3	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	6	3	0	3	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	MIN	P	3	2	0	2	0	1
1969	MIN	P	3	1	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6