John Morris, baseball player, 1966-1974

John Morris

Born: 8/23/1941 in Lewes, DE, USA

Died: 10/15/2025 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-07-19 | Final Game: 1974-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Wallace Morris

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Biography

John Morris, born in 1941, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1966 to 1974. Throughout his career, Morris established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a record of 11-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.95. He recorded a total of 137 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a situational reliever when needed. Morris's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by shifts in pitching styles and offensive strategies. His contributions to the game reflected the competitive spirit of the era, as he navigated the challenges of facing powerful lineups and evolving pitching techniques. Although not a dominant superstar, Morris's consistent performance and versatility made him a valuable player for his teams during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His legacy is remembered as part of a generation that laid the groundwork for future pitching talents in the league.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 7 132 10 2 0 2 232.3 227 102 19 86 137 3.95 0

Career ERA 3.95 vs. league average 3.53 across their career seasons — 12.1% 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
1966 PHI NL 1 1 13 0 0 0 0 13.7 15 8 3 8 5.27 3.52 (-50%) -220.6
1968 BAL AL 2 0 19 0 0 0 0 31.7 19 9 17 22 2.56 2.98 (+14%) -1310.9
1969 SE1 AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 12.7 16 9 8 8 6.39 3.61 (-77%) -501.6
1970 ATL AL 4 3 20 9 2 0 0 73.3 70 32 22 40 3.93 3.89 (-1%) -
1971 ATL AL 2 2 43 1 0 0 1 67.7 69 28 27 42 3.72 3.47 (-7%) -
1972 SFG NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 6.3 9 3 2 5 4.26 — -
1973 SFG NL 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 6.3 12 6 3 3 8.53 — -
1974 SFG NL 1 1 17 0 0 0 1 20.7 17 7 4 9 3.05 3.63 (+16%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
132 31 2 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 14 0.194 0.212 0.226 0.438 0.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OBP .212 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career SLG .226 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.438 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 36.1% 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
1966 PHI NL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1968 BAL AL 19 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1969 SE1 AL 6 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 ATL AL 20 17 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.176 — — — — 0.0
1971 ATL AL 43 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1972 SFG NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1973 SFG NL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1974 SFG NL 17 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 132 10 9 48 1 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 PHI P 13 0 1 3 0 0
1968 BAL P 19 0 1 5 0 0
1969 SE1 P 6 0 2 6 0 1
1970 ML4 P 20 9 2 15 0 3
1971 ML4 P 43 1 3 16 1 1
1972 SFN P 7 0 0 1 0 0
1973 SFN P 7 0 0 1 0 0
1974 SFN P 17 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 132