Morrie Schick

Born: 4/17/1892 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 10/25/1979 in Hazel Crest, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-04-15 | Final Game: 1917-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Maurice Francis Schick

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Biography

Morrie Schick was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played in the Major Leagues during the 1917 season. Primarily a position player, Schick's career spanned from April 15, 1917, to September 29, 1917. Over the course of his brief time in the big leagues, he appeared in 14 games, where he collected 5 hits and drove in 3 runs, resulting in a batting average of .147. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Schick's contributions on the field were part of a season that was characterized by the challenges of World War I, which affected many players and teams during that era. Though Morrie Schick's time in the Major Leagues was short, he remains a part of baseball history as a player who experienced the game during a transitional period. The 1917 season was marked by the effects of the war and the shifting dynamics of the game itself, as baseball began to evolve into the modern era. His career, although limited in scope, reflects the experiences of many athletes of the time who pursued their passion for the sport amidst the backdrop of global conflict.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	34	3	5	0	0	0	3	0	3	10	0.147	0.216	0.147	0.363	0.0

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.

Career OBP .216 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.

Career SLG .147 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 54.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.363 vs. league average 0.636 across their career seasons — 42.9% 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
1917	CHC	NL	14	34	3	5	0	0	0	3	0	3	10	0.147	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	12	0	21	3	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1917	CHN	OF	12	0	21	3	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2
Center Field	10