Ed Morris

Born: 9/29/1862 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 4/12/1937 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1890-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Edward Morris

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Biography

Ed Morris, born in 1862, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1884 to 1905, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Morris established himself as a formidable force on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 171 wins and 122 losses. He boasted a commendable earned run average of 2.82, reflecting his ability to control the game and limit opposing hitters. Over the course of his career, he amassed 1,217 strikeouts, demonstrating his skill in overpowering batters and his longevity in a demanding role. Morris's contributions to his teams were significant, as he navigated a league that was still developing its understanding of pitching techniques and strategies. With only one save recorded throughout his career, his role was primarily as a starter, a common practice of the time. His performance and competitive spirit not only left a lasting impression on the teams he played for but also contributed to the evolving narrative of pitching in professional baseball. Morris remains a notable figure in the history of the sport, representing an era where pitchers began to gain recognition as key players in the game's development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
171	122	311	307	297	29	1	2678.0	2468	838	42	498	1217	2.82	0

Career ERA 2.82 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 19.6% 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
1884	CL5	AA	34	13	52	52	47	3	0	429.7	335	104	51	302	2.18	3.11 (+30%)	8319.1
1885	PT1	AA	39	24	63	63	63	7	0	581.0	459	152	101	298	2.35	3.03 (+22%)	7793.3
1886	PT1	AA	41	20	64	63	63	12	1	555.3	455	151	118	326	2.45	3.37 (+27%)	10227.6
1887	PIT	NL	14	22	38	38	37	1	0	317.7	375	152	71	91	4.31	4.17 (-3%)	1627.8
1888	PIT	NL	29	23	55	55	54	5	0	480.0	470	123	74	135	2.31	2.95 (+22%)	2974.2
1889	PIT	NL	6	13	21	21	18	0	0	170.0	196	78	48	40	4.13	3.93 (-5%)	613.4
1890	PTP	PL	8	7	18	15	15	1	0	144.3	178	78	35	25	4.86	3.88 (-25%)	274.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
317	1113	100	179	18	16	1	63	10	37	90	0.161	0.193	0.208	0.401	-6535.2

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 36.3% below league average.

Career OBP .193 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career SLG .208 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.401 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 38.4% 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
1884	CL5	AA	57	199	19	37	4	8	0	0	0	5	0	0.186	.243 (-24%)	.278 (-22%)	.327 (-12%)	.606 (-17%)	-557.1
1885	PT1	AA	64	237	19	44	3	3	0	14	0	5	0	0.186	.244 (-24%)	.287 (-30%)	.325 (-31%)	.613 (-30%)	-1139.7
1886	PT1	AA	64	227	26	38	8	3	1	24	6	10	0	0.167	.246 (-32%)	.302 (-33%)	.331 (-27%)	.634 (-30%)	-1141.0
1887	PIT	NL	38	126	15	25	2	0	0	10	1	5	16	0.198	.270 (-27%)	.331 (-27%)	.373 (-43%)	.705 (-36%)	-739.4
1888	PIT	NL	55	189	12	19	0	2	0	6	2	3	44	0.101	.238 (-58%)	.290 (-59%)	.319 (-62%)	.610 (-61%)	-1753.0
1889	PIT	NL	21	72	2	7	1	0	0	4	1	4	17	0.097	.263 (-63%)	.334 (-57%)	.357 (-69%)	.691 (-63%)	-734.6
1890	PTP	PL	18	63	7	9	0	0	0	5	0	5	13	0.143	.260 (-45%)	.336 (-35%)	.351 (-59%)	.687 (-48%)	-470.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	11	0	12	0	1	0
P	311	0	97	477	70	14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1884	CL5	OF	10	10	0	1	0
1884	CL5	P	52	19	88	23	3
1885	PT1	OF	1	2	0	0	0
1885	PT1	P	63	24	93	20	4
1886	PT1	P	64	21	86	10	2
1887	PIT	P	38	5	52	5	1
1888	PIT	P	55	20	106	8	3
1889	PIT	P	21	5	24	0	0
1890	PTP	P	18	3	28	4	1