John Morris

Born: 2/23/1961 in North Bellmore, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-08-05 | Final Game: 1992-08-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Daniel Morris

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Biography

John Morris, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1986 until his retirement in 1992. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 402 games, accumulating 145 hits and finishing with a batting average of .236. Morris demonstrated versatility on the field, contributing not only with his bat but also showcasing his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 15 stolen bases. He hit 8 home runs and recorded 63 RBIs, solidifying his role as a dependable player during his tenure in Major League Baseball. Morris's career unfolded during an era marked by evolving offensive strategies and the transition from the traditional styles of play of the 1980s to the more power-focused approaches of the following decade. Although he may not have been a superstar, his contributions to his teams were significant, providing depth and experience at a time when the game was undergoing notable changes. His work ethic and performance on the field left a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike, earning him a respected place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
402	614	60	145	15	8	8	63	15	42	108	0.236	0.288	0.326	0.614	-1424.9

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.614 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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
1986	STL	NL	39	100	8	24	0	1	1	14	6	7	15	0.240	.257 (-7%)	.325 (-12%)	.395 (-27%)	.720 (-20%)	-338.1
1987	STL	NL	101	157	22	41	6	4	3	23	5	11	22	0.261	.262 (-1%)	.331 (-5%)	.415 (-2%)	.746 (-3%)	-131.0
1988	STL	NL	20	38	3	11	2	1	0	3	0	1	7	0.289	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	STL	NL	96	117	8	28	4	1	2	14	1	4	22	0.239	.254 (-6%)	.319 (-17%)	.375 (-9%)	.694 (-13%)	-298.1
1990	STL	NL	18	18	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	6	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	PHI	NL	85	127	15	28	2	1	1	6	2	12	25	0.220	.255 (-14%)	.323 (-9%)	.384 (-28%)	.708 (-20%)	-422.3
1992	LAA	AL	43	57	4	11	1	0	1	3	1	4	11	0.193	.255 (-25%)	.322 (-20%)	.377 (-30%)	.699 (-26%)	-235.4