Bill Morgan
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1884)
Bill Morgan was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1884 for the Richmond Virginians and the Baltimore Monumentals, a span of 3 seasons. In 8 career games, he hit .138 with 4 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Died
- 7/28/1938 in Baltimore, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-08-17
- Last Game
- 1884-08-21
Full name: Henry W. Morgan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .138 | .194 | .138 | .331 | 0 |
Career AVG .138 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.
Career OBP .194 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 30.6% below league average.
Career SLG .138 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 57.8% below league average.
Career OPS .331 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | RIC | AA | 6 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | BLU | UA | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .138 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Bill Morgan: the record in brief
Bill Morgan played a first major league game on August 17, 1882 and a last one on August 21, 1884. Morgan played for the Richmond Virginians (1884) and the Baltimore Monumentals (1884). The bio lists Morgan's primary position as catcher. Morgan was born on October 17, 1857, in Washington, DC, USA. Morgan died on July 28, 1938, in Baltimore, MD, USA. Bill Morgan was the playing name; the full given name is Henry W.
In 8 games and 29 at bats, Morgan batted .138 with 4 hits. The league as a whole hit .243 across Morgan's seasons, which puts the .138 career mark 43.3% below average. The OPS comparison is .331 to a league .606, 45.3% below average. The hits column peaks at 2, in 1884.
Morgan played 4 games at catcher, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at right field (3) and second base (2).
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Morgan
- What years did Bill Morgan play?
- Bill Morgan played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1884.
- Was Bill Morgan a pitcher?
- No. Bill Morgan was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bill Morgan hit?
- Bill Morgan hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Bill Morgan play for?
- Bill Morgan played for 2 teams: the Richmond Virginians (1884) and the Baltimore Monumentals (1884).
- What were Bill Morgan's career stats?
- In 8 games, Bill Morgan had 4 hits and 1 runs, with a .138 batting average.
- What position did Bill Morgan play?
- Bill Morgan played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Bill Morgan's career batting average?
- Bill Morgan batted .138 over his career, with 4 hits in 29 at bats.
- Is Bill Morgan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Morgan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.