Mike Morrison, baseball player, 1887-1890

Mike Morrison

Born: 2/6/1867 in Erie, PA, USA

Died: 6/16/1955 in Erie, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-04-19 | Final Game: 1890-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 156 lbs

Full name: Michael Morrison

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Biography

Mike Morrison, born in 1867, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1887 until his retirement in 1890. During his career, he appeared in a total of 59 games, finishing with a record of 20 wins and 39 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.14, reflecting the challenging conditions pitchers faced during the late 19th century. This era, characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play, placed unique demands on pitchers as the game evolved. Morrison recorded 254 strikeouts over the course of his career, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts on the mound. Though he did not secure any saves, his role as a starting pitcher allowed him to face a diverse array of hitters in an era where offensive output was beginning to surge. His contributions to the game during its formative years helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, even as he navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 39 65 62 55 1 0 504.7 571 288 20 325 254 5.14 0

Career ERA 5.14 vs. league average 3.69 across their career seasons — 39.2% 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
1887 CL3 AA 12 25 40 40 35 0 0 316.7 385 173 205 158 4.92 4.17 (-18%) -6731.0
1888 CL3 AA 1 3 4 4 4 0 0 35.0 40 21 19 14 5.40 2.95 (-83%) -1470.4
1890 SR2 AA 6 9 17 14 13 1 0 127.0 131 83 81 69 5.88 3.88 (-52%) -1884.1
1890 BL3 AA 1 2 4 4 3 0 0 26.0 15 11 20 13 3.81 3.88 (+2%) -373.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
83 287 42 61 6 6 1 24 8 17 36 0.213 0.261 0.286 0.547 -918.5

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.547 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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
1887 CL3 AA 41 141 23 27 3 2 0 12 5 11 32 0.191 .270 (-29%) .331 (-23%) .373 (-35%) .705 (-30%) -706.2
1888 CL3 AA 4 17 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.235 — — — — 0.0
1890 SR2 AA 34 120 17 29 3 4 1 12 3 6 0 0.242 .260 (-7%) .336 (-18%) .351 (+2%) .687 (-8%) -212.3
1890 BL3 AA 4 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.111 — — — — -212.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 3 0 0
3B 1 0 0 2 1 0
OF 20 0 24 2 3 0
P 65 0 39 145 18 7
SS 1 0 2 1 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 CL3 2B 1 0 0 3 0 0
1887 CL3 3B 1 0 0 2 1 0
1887 CL3 OF 4 0 3 0 0 0
1887 CL3 P 40 0 14 105 11 4
1888 CL3 P 4 0 5 7 3 0
1890 SR2 OF 16 0 21 2 3 0
1890 SR2 P 17 0 18 26 3 3
1890 SR2 SS 1 0 2 1 1 1
1890 BL3 P 4 0 2 7 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 65
Second Base 1
Third Base 1
Shortstop 1
Left Field 7
Center Field 4
Right Field 9