Jack Morrissey, baseball player, 1902-1903

Jack Morrissey

Born: 5/2/1876 in Lansing, MI, USA

Died: 10/30/1936 in Lansing, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-09-18 | Final Game: 1903-07-06

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Albert Morrissey

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Biography

Jack Morrissey, born in 1876, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, contributing to the sport during a transitional era marked by the gradual shift from the deadball style of play to the more dynamic offensive strategies that would follow. Morrissey played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1902 until 1903, appearing in a total of 41 games. Throughout his career, he recorded 33 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .258, which reflected his ability to make contact at the plate during a period when offensive production was often limited. Despite not hitting any home runs, Morrissey's contributions included 12 runs batted in and 3 stolen bases, indicating a level of versatility and speed that added value to his teams. His career, although brief, placed him among the ranks of early 20th-century players who helped shape the professional game during a time of evolving strategies and fan expectations. Morrissey's tenure in MLB may not have been extensive, but it was part of the rich tapestry of baseball history that laid the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 128 19 33 2 1 0 12 3 18 12 0.258 0.349 0.289 0.638 -41.3

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Career SLG .289 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.638 vs. league average 0.664 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
1902 CIN NL 12 39 5 11 1 1 0 3 0 4 1 0.282 — — — — 0.0
1903 CIN NL 29 89 14 22 1 0 0 9 3 14 11 0.247 .261 (-6%) .316 (+10%) .345 (-25%) .662 (-8%) -41.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 28 0 56 63 9 3
OF 9 0 13 0 5 0
SS 2 0 3 1 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 CIN 2B 11 0 22 26 3 3
1902 CIN OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1903 CIN 2B 17 0 34 37 6 0
1903 CIN OF 8 0 11 0 5 0
1903 CIN SS 2 0 3 1 5 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 28
Shortstop 2
Left Field 7
Center Field 2