Jon Morrison

Born: 1859 in London, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1884-08-01 | Final Game: 1887-05-02

Bats: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Jonathan W. Morrison

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Biography

Jon Morrison was a professional baseball player born in 1859, who played in the late 19th century during a transformative period in the sport. His career spanned from 1884 to May 2, 1887, during which he participated in 53 games primarily as a position player. Known for his hitting ability, Morrison recorded 52 hits over his career, achieving a batting average of .241. He contributed to his teams with a total of 3 RBIs and hit 1 home run, showcasing his ability to drive in runs, albeit infrequently. Morrison's playing style reflected the early days of baseball, a time when the game was still evolving and players were beginning to embrace more strategic approaches to batting and base running. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases—evidenced by his 0 stolen bases—Morrison's contributions on the field during his brief career were part of the foundation that would help shape the game as it progressed into the more modern eras that followed. His legacy, while not extensively documented, is a reminder of the many players who paved the way for future generations in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
53	216	33	52	6	8	1	3	0	13	4	0.241	0.299	0.356	0.656	409.8

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.656 vs. league average 0.647 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
1884	IN2	AA	44	182	26	48	6	8	1	0	0	7	0	0.264	.243 (+8%)	.278 (+10%)	.327 (+23%)	.606 (+17%)	409.8
1887	NY4	AA	9	34	7	4	0	0	0	3	0	6	4	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	53	0	90	9	32	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	IN2	OF	44	0	78	9	24	4
1887	NY4	OF	9	0	12	0	8	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	53