Jim Morrison

Born: 9/23/1952 in Pensacola, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-18 | Final Game: 1988-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Forrest Morrison

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Biography

Jim Morrison, born in 1952, was a notable position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1977 until his retirement in 1988. Over the course of his career, Morrison played in 1,089 games, amassing 876 hits and demonstrating a balanced offensive skill set with 112 home runs and 435 runs batted in. His career batting average settled at .260, reflecting a solid ability to contribute to his team's efforts at the plate. Additionally, he showcased speed on the bases, stealing 50 bases throughout his time in the league. Morrison's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, characterized by evolving offensive strategies and the increasing importance of power hitters. His ability to combine hitting for average with respectable power numbers made him a valuable asset to his teams. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility, Morrison played a crucial role in various lineups, adapting to the needs of his team while leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. His contributions to the game exemplified the hard-nosed style of play that defined the era, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	3	0	0	0	0	3.7	3	0	0	2	1	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.73 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1988	ATL	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	3.7	3	0	2	1	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1089	3375	371	876	170	16	112	435	50	213	521	0.260	0.305	0.419	0.724	-16.0

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .419 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.724 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — near 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
1977	PHI	NL	5	7	3	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	PHI	NL	53	108	12	17	1	1	3	10	1	10	21	0.157	.257 (-39%)	.323 (-27%)	.378 (-29%)	.702 (-28%)	-522.0
1979	CHW	AL	67	240	38	66	14	0	14	35	11	15	48	0.275	.265 (+4%)	.329 (-2%)	.397 (+28%)	.727 (+14%)	547.8
1980	CHW	AL	162	604	66	171	40	0	15	57	9	36	74	0.283	.264 (+7%)	.326 (+1%)	.387 (+9%)	.714 (+5%)	570.8
1981	CHW	AL	90	290	27	68	8	1	10	34	3	10	29	0.234	.255 (-8%)	.320 (-18%)	.368 (+1%)	.688 (-8%)	-529.5
1982	CHW	AL	51	166	17	37	7	3	7	19	0	13	15	0.223	.261 (-15%)	.324 (-14%)	.388 (+10%)	.712 (-1%)	-78.4
1982	PIT	NL	44	86	10	24	4	1	4	15	2	5	14	0.279	.261 (+7%)	.324 (-5%)	.388 (+26%)	.712 (+12%)	-78.4
1983	PIT	NL	66	158	16	48	7	2	6	25	2	9	25	0.304	.260 (+16%)	.324 (+7%)	.389 (+25%)	.714 (+17%)	435.0
1984	PIT	NL	100	304	38	87	14	2	11	45	0	20	52	0.286	.259 (+10%)	.322 (+2%)	.384 (+18%)	.707 (+11%)	507.5
1985	PIT	NL	92	244	17	62	10	0	4	22	3	8	44	0.254	.257 (-1%)	.323 (-14%)	.390 (-12%)	.714 (-13%)	-641.0
1986	PIT	NL	154	537	58	147	35	4	23	88	9	47	88	0.274	.257 (+6%)	.325 (+2%)	.395 (+22%)	.720 (+13%)	1295.4
1987	PIT	NL	96	348	41	92	22	1	9	46	8	27	57	0.264	.262 (+1%)	.331 (-5%)	.415 (-1%)	.746 (-3%)	-262.6
1987	DET	AL	34	117	15	24	1	1	4	19	2	2	26	0.205	.262 (-22%)	.331 (-33%)	.415 (-20%)	.746 (-26%)	-262.6
1988	DET	AL	24	74	7	16	5	0	0	6	0	0	14	0.216	.254 (-15%)	.317 (-32%)	.377 (-25%)	.695 (-28%)	-351.6
1988	ATL	NL	51	92	6	14	2	0	2	13	0	10	13	0.152	.254 (-40%)	.317 (-28%)	.377 (-37%)	.695 (-33%)	-351.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	6	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1987	ALCS	DET	2	5	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.400
1978	NLCS	PHI	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	2	24	0	0	3
2B	324	302	767	883	42	217
3B	619	534	365	1109	79	76
OF	13	6	25	0	1	0
P	3	0	0	0	0	0
SS	33	4	13	34	2	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	PHI	3B	5	1	0	7	1	0
1978	PHI	2B	31	29	86	96	6	22
1978	PHI	3B	3	1	2	1	0	0
1978	PHI	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1979	CHA	2B	48	41	104	120	4	33
1979	CHA	3B	29	21	17	65	5	5
1980	CHA	2B	161	160	422	481	29	117
1980	CHA	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
1981	CHA	2B	1	0	0	1	0	1
1981	CHA	3B	87	84	64	199	12	14
1982	CHA	3B	50	50	19	87	10	10
1982	PIT	2B	1	0	2	4	0	0
1982	PIT	3B	26	16	15	39	2	2
1982	PIT	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
1982	PIT	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1983	PIT	2B	28	24	42	65	3	16
1983	PIT	3B	26	9	12	29	4	3
1983	PIT	SS	7	1	2	5	0	2
1984	PIT	1B	1	0	3	0	0	0
1984	PIT	2B	26	25	49	44	0	13
1984	PIT	3B	61	54	32	119	10	8
1984	PIT	SS	2	0	2	3	0	0
1985	PIT	2B	15	12	34	37	0	5
1985	PIT	3B	59	43	39	84	5	9
1985	PIT	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1986	PIT	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1986	PIT	3B	151	145	92	257	20	12
1986	PIT	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1987	PIT	2B	9	9	19	29	0	8
1987	PIT	3B	82	77	46	151	5	11
1987	PIT	SS	17	1	7	20	2	5
1987	DET	1B	1	0	2	0	0	1
1987	DET	2B	3	2	9	5	0	2
1987	DET	3B	16	16	10	41	2	1
1987	DET	OF	3	3	5	0	0	0
1987	DET	SS	3	2	1	5	0	1
1988	DET	1B	4	2	19	0	0	2
1988	DET	3B	4	1	3	2	0	0
1988	DET	OF	2	1	8	0	1	0
1988	DET	SS	1	0	1	0	0	0
1988	ATL	3B	20	16	14	28	3	1
1988	ATL	OF	4	2	12	0	0	0
1988	ATL	P	3	0	0	0	0	0