Guy Morton, baseball player, 1914-1924

Guy Morton

Born: 6/1/1893 in Vernon, AL, USA

Died: 10/18/1934 in Sheffield, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-06-20 | Final Game: 1924-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Guy Morton, born in 1893, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1914 until 1924, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded play that characterized the latter years of his career. Over a decade, Morton established himself as a reliable presence on the mound, finishing with a record of 98 wins and 88 losses. His career earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.13, showcasing his ability to limit scoring while providing his teams with consistent performances. Morton notched a total of 830 strikeouts, a notable achievement that underscored his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher during a time when the game was shifting towards increased offensive production. He also recorded 6 saves, demonstrating his versatility and effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Throughout his tenure in the league, Morton was known for his competitive spirit and skillful command of the game, contributing to his teams' successes in a challenging era for pitchers. His legacy remains a testament to the evolution of the game and the enduring impact of talented players from the early years of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
98 88 317 185 82 19 6 1629.7 1520 567 27 583 830 3.13 0

Career ERA 3.13 vs. league average 3.39 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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
1914 CLE AL 1 13 25 13 5 0 1 128.0 116 43 55 80 3.02 2.93 (-3%) 841.8
1915 CLE AL 16 15 34 27 15 6 1 240.0 189 57 60 134 2.14 2.90 (+26%) 3489.1
1916 CLE AL 12 8 27 18 9 0 0 149.7 139 48 42 88 2.89 2.78 (-4%) 2295.7
1917 CLE AL 10 10 35 18 6 1 2 161.0 158 49 59 62 2.74 2.69 (-2%) -835.4
1918 CLE AL 14 8 30 28 13 1 0 214.7 189 63 77 123 2.64 2.83 (+7%) 2840.0
1919 CLE AL 9 9 26 20 9 3 0 147.3 128 46 47 64 2.81 3.09 (+9%) 863.2
1920 CLE AL 8 6 29 17 6 1 1 137.0 140 68 57 72 4.47 3.45 (-30%) 857.2
1921 CLE AL 8 3 30 7 3 2 0 107.7 98 33 32 45 2.76 4.02 (+31%) 1713.7
1922 CLE AL 14 9 38 23 13 3 0 202.7 218 90 85 102 4.00 4.18 (+4%) 1187.4
1923 CLE AL 6 6 33 14 3 2 1 129.3 133 61 56 54 4.24 4.03 (-5%) 621.7
1924 CLE AL 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 12.3 12 9 13 6 6.57 4.13 (-59%) -392.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
317 548 24 86 11 3 0 33 0 10 122 0.157 0.172 0.188 0.360 -2239.2

Career AVG .157 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.

Career OBP .172 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 47.9% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.360 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 47.8% 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
1914 CLE AL 25 35 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.029 — — — — 0.0
1915 CLE AL 34 82 1 12 2 1 0 2 0 0 28 0.146 .250 (-42%) .318 (-54%) .332 (-41%) .651 (-48%) -635.0
1916 CLE AL 27 57 7 12 0 0 0 5 0 0 14 0.211 .248 (-15%) .314 (-33%) .326 (-36%) .640 (-34%) -302.8
1917 CLE AL 35 47 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 14 0.085 — — — — 0.0
1918 CLE AL 30 77 4 12 5 1 0 2 0 4 15 0.156 .255 (-39%) .318 (-38%) .326 (-24%) .645 (-31%) -400.1
1919 CLE AL 26 56 2 9 1 0 0 9 0 2 8 0.161 .262 (-39%) .322 (-41%) .347 (-49%) .670 (-45%) -399.8
1920 CLE AL 29 46 1 10 0 0 0 2 0 1 9 0.217 — — — — 0.0
1921 CLE AL 30 35 1 6 1 0 0 6 0 1 8 0.171 — — — — 0.0
1922 CLE AL 38 68 4 13 1 1 0 3 0 1 8 0.191 .285 (-33%) .345 (-41%) .397 (-41%) .743 (-41%) -501.6
1923 CLE AL 33 44 4 7 1 0 0 2 0 1 8 0.159 — — — — 0.0
1924 CLE AL 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 317 0 35 414 50 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CLE P 25 0 2 30 5 1
1915 CLE P 34 0 3 69 4 2
1916 CLE P 27 0 7 38 6 1
1917 CLE P 35 0 5 42 6 0
1918 CLE P 30 0 6 52 7 2
1919 CLE P 26 0 1 40 6 0
1920 CLE P 29 0 2 25 6 0
1921 CLE P 30 0 1 20 2 1
1922 CLE P 38 0 6 64 3 3
1923 CLE P 33 0 2 32 3 0
1924 CLE P 10 0 0 2 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 317