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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CLE | AL | 76 | 265 | 42 | 83 | 24 | 6 | 4 | 54 | 5 | 21 | 17 | 0.313 | 714.7 |
| 1929 | CLE | AL | 93 | 318 | 60 | 101 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 37 | 24 | 0.318 | 761.3 |
| 1930 | CLE | AL | 150 | 584 | 122 | 204 | 47 | 11 | 26 | 136 | 8 | 62 | 66 | 0.349 | 3617.8 |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 131 | 462 | 87 | 162 | 33 | 4 | 11 | 86 | 4 | 83 | 46 | 0.351 | 3341.3 |
| 1932 | CLE | AL | 144 | 532 | 96 | 156 | 32 | 7 | 4 | 68 | 7 | 94 | 44 | 0.293 | 1432.1 |
| 1933 | CLE | AL | 39 | 121 | 10 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 0.264 | -133.9 |
| 1934 | BOS | AL | 138 | 528 | 95 | 141 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 79 | 7 | 81 | 46 | 0.267 | -21.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CLE | 1B | 36 | 0 | 335 | 27 | 12 | 36 |
| 1928 | CLE | 3B | 14 | 0 | 18 | 39 | 5 | 5 |
| 1928 | CLE | OF | 21 | 0 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929 | CLE | OF | 80 | 0 | 100 | 8 | 11 | 1 |
| 1930 | CLE | 1B | 129 | 0 | 1275 | 80 | 18 | 116 |
| 1930 | CLE | OF | 19 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | CLE | 1B | 117 | 0 | 1114 | 72 | 19 | 102 |
| 1931 | CLE | 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932 | CLE | 1B | 142 | 0 | 1430 | 74 | 23 | 100 |
| 1932 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933 | CLE | 1B | 32 | 0 | 302 | 21 | 1 | 14 |
| 1933 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | BOS | 1B | 137 | 0 | 1283 | 56 | 16 | 111 |
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 |