Ed Morris

Born: 12/7/1899 in Foshee, AL, USA

Died: 3/3/1932 in Century, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-08-05 | Final Game: 1931-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Walter Edward Morris

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Biography

Ed Morris, born in 1899, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned nearly a decade from 1922 to 1931. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period that followed the deadball era, as the game began to embrace a more offensive-minded approach. Over the course of his career, Morris compiled a record of 42 wins and 45 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.19. He struck out a total of 256 batters, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts on the mound. Morris was known for his competitive spirit and durability, qualities that were essential for pitchers of his era. He also recorded 6 saves, a statistic that highlights his capability to close out games and contribute in high-pressure situations. While Morris may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for during the 1920s and early 1930s were notable and reflected the evolving landscape of baseball during that time. His career remains a testament to the hard work and resilience that characterized many players of his generation.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
42	45	140	78	43	2	6	674.0	702	314	20	293	256	4.19	0

Career ERA 4.19 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — near 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
1922	CHC	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	12.0	22	11	6	5	8.25	4.18 (-97%)	-
1928	BOS	AL	19	15	47	29	20	0	5	257.7	255	101	80	104	3.53	4.13 (+15%)	3428.9
1929	BOS	AL	14	14	33	26	17	2	1	208.3	227	103	95	73	4.45	4.60 (+3%)	671.2
1930	BOS	AL	4	9	18	9	3	0	0	65.3	67	30	38	28	4.13	4.80 (+14%)	175.4
1931	BOS	AL	5	7	37	14	3	0	0	130.7	131	69	74	46	4.75	4.10 (-16%)	-1836.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
140	221	21	43	9	3	1	18	0	7	67	0.195	0.219	0.276	0.495	-1055.3

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OBP .219 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career SLG .276 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.495 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 34.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1922	CHC	NL	5	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	BOS	AL	47	91	8	14	1	2	0	9	3	30	0.154	.280 (-45%)	.342 (-47%)	.395 (-47%)	.737 (-47%)	-782.4
1929	BOS	AL	33	69	6	16	3	1	1	5	3	17	0.232	.289 (-20%)	.353 (-25%)	.415 (-16%)	.769 (-20%)	-272.9
1930	BOS	AL	18	19	2	6	4	0	0	3	0	3	0.316	—	—	—	—	0.0
1931	BOS	AL	37	38	5	6	1	0	0	0	1	15	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0