Bill Morgan
Born: 10/17/1857 in Washington, DC, USA
Died: 7/28/1938 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1882-08-17 | Final Game: 1884-08-21
Full name: Henry W. Morgan
Biography
Bill Morgan was a professional baseball player born in 1857, who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1882 to 1884, a formative period in the sport's history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Morgan participated in a total of 8 games, where he recorded 4 hits, resulting in a batting average of .138. While he did not achieve notable power numbers, with no home runs or runs batted in, Morgan's presence on the field contributed to the burgeoning popularity of baseball in America.
Despite his limited statistical impact, Morgan's involvement in the league during its infancy reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by players of his time. The early 1880s were marked by the establishment of rules and the professionalization of baseball, setting the stage for the future stars of the game. As a player in this evolving landscape, Bill Morgan's career, though brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
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 | 0.138 | 0.194 | 0.138 | 0.331 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BLU | UA | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | RIC | AA | 6 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| C | 4 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BLU | C | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | BLU | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | BLU | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | RIC | C | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1884 | RIC | 2B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1884 | RIC | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Right Field | 3 |