Ed Morgan, baseball player, 1928-1934

Ed Morgan

Born: 5/22/1904 in Cairo, IL, USA

Died: 4/9/1980 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-11 | Final Game: 1934-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Edward Carre Morgan

Biography

Ed Morgan, born in 1904, was a prominent position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1928 until his retirement on September 30, 1934. Over the course of his career, he played in 771 games, amassing a total of 879 hits and showcasing his offensive prowess with a robust batting average of .313. Morgan demonstrated power at the plate as well, hitting 52 home runs and driving in 473 runs, thus establishing himself as a formidable force in the lineup. Additionally, he contributed on the base paths with 36 stolen bases, reflecting his agility and speed. Morgan's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, where the game was evolving both in terms of strategy and player athleticism. His consistency at the plate and ability to deliver in clutch situations helped his teams compete effectively during an era that was marked by fierce competition. With a blend of contact hitting and power, Morgan left a significant legacy in the game, remembered for his contributions as a reliable offensive player.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
3.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
771 2810 512 879 186 45 52 473 36 385 252 0.313 0.398 0.467 0.864 9712.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 593 0 5739 330 89 479
3B 18 0 21 47 7 5
OF 121 0 157 11 12 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 593
Third Base 17
Left Field 2
Center Field 19
Right Field 101

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tulane University New Orleans LA 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926