John Morrissey

Born: 12/30/1856 in Janesville, WI, USA

Died: 4/29/1884 in Janesville, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1881-05-02 | Final Game: 1881-05-14

Full name: John J. Morrissey

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Biography

John Morrissey, born in 1856, was a position player whose professional baseball career spanned a brief period in the early days of the sport. He played in the Major Leagues from May 2 to May 14, 1881, participating in a total of 12 games. During his short stint, Morrissey recorded 10 hits, contributing to a batting average of .213, along with 3 RBIs. Despite not hitting any home runs and not stealing any bases, his involvement in the game came at a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble styles of the past to a more organized and strategic approach. Morrissey's career, while limited in duration and statistics, reflects the early era of professional baseball, which was marked by the establishment of formal leagues and the growing popularity of the game in America. The 1880s were pivotal in shaping modern baseball, and players like Morrissey were part of that foundational period, showcasing the skills and competitiveness that would eventually lead to the sport's expansion and professionalization. Although his time on the field was fleeting, Morrissey's contribution to the game's history remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	47	3	10	2	0	0	3	0	0	3	0.213	0.213	0.255	0.468	0.0

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OBP .213 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.468 vs. league average 0.628 across their career seasons — 25.5% 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
1881	BFN	NL	12	47	3	10	2	0	0	3	0	0	3	0.213	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	12	0	10	22	5	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1881	BFN	3B	12	0	10	22	5	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	12