Bill Morgan
Born: 1856 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 9/7/1908 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1883-08-06 | Final Game: 1884-07-23
Full name: William Morgan
Biography
Bill Morgan was a professional baseball player born in 1856, who played in the late 19th century during a pivotal time in the sport's evolution. His career spanned from 1883 to 1884, a period marked by the transition from the early days of the game to a more organized and commercially viable structure. Morgan played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 94 games over his brief career.
Despite the challenges of the era, including the absence of modern training techniques and equipment, Morgan managed to secure 63 hits, culminating in a batting average of .184. While he did not record any home runs or RBIs, his contributions to his teams during this formative period added to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Morgan's experience on the field reflects the struggles and developments of players in the 1880s, a decade that set the stage for the future of professional baseball. His legacy, while modest in statistical terms, is an important part of the narrative of the sport's early years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 342 | 30 | 63 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0.184 | 0.229 | 0.216 | 0.446 | -1303.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | PT1 | AA | 17 | 66 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.258 | 33.0 |
| 1883 | PT1 | AA | 32 | 114 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.158 | -596.4 |
| 1884 | WS7 | AA | 45 | 162 | 8 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0.173 | -740.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 1 |
| C | 24 | 0 | 106 | 29 | 18 | 1 |
| OF | 48 | 0 | 61 | 4 | 21 | 2 |
| SS | 23 | 0 | 37 | 57 | 20 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | PT1 | C | 7 | 0 | 27 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 1882 | PT1 | OF | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 1883 | PT1 | C | 5 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1883 | PT1 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 1883 | PT1 | SS | 21 | 0 | 31 | 54 | 18 | 3 |
| 1883 | PT1 | OF | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | WS7 | C | 12 | 0 | 58 | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| 1884 | WS7 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1884 | WS7 | SS | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | WS7 | OF | 31 | 0 | 46 | 4 | 14 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 24 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 23 |
| Left Field | 18 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 25 |