Sparrow Morton

Born: 8/7/1858 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 7/18/1917 in Norristown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-15 | Final Game: 1884-07-26

Throws: L

Full name: William P. Morton

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Biography

Sparrow Morton, born in 1858, made a brief yet noteworthy mark in baseball history as a position player during the late 19th century. His career spanned a short period from July 15 to July 26, 1884, during which he played in just two games. Despite the limited opportunities, Morton showcased his hitting ability, finishing with an impressive batting average of 0.375 and recording three hits. His performance, albeit fleeting, reflects the competitive nature of the early professional baseball landscape, characterized by rapid player turnover and the evolving strategies of the game. Playing in an era that was still defining itself, Morton was part of a transformative time in baseball, where the rules and style of play were in flux. While he did not achieve the longevity of many of his contemporaries, his contributions during those two games remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. Morton's experience is a reminder of the countless players who have shaped the sport, even if their careers were short-lived.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	2	2	2	0	0	17.0	16	10	0	11	5	5.29	0

Career ERA 5.29 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 70.3% 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
1884	PHI	NL	0	2	2	2	2	0	0	17.0	16	10	11	5	5.29	3.11 (-70%)	-648.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	8	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.375	0.375	0.500	0.875	0.0

Career AVG .375 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +54.1% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +34.4% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +52.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.875 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — +44.4% above 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	PHI	NL	2	8	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	2	3	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	PHI	P	2	0	2	3	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2