Pidgey Morgan
Born: 1853 in MO, USA
Died: 1/30/1910 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1875-05-04 | Final Game: 1878-06-22
Throws: R
Full name: Daniel Morgan
Biography
Pidgey Morgan was a notable pitcher in the early days of professional baseball, playing from 1875 until his final game on June 22, 1878. Born in 1853, Morgan’s career spanned a formative period in the sport, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more structured game. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he demonstrated a remarkable ability to control the game, finishing with a career earned run average (ERA) of 1.29, a testament to his effectiveness on the mound.
Despite a modest overall record of 1-3, Morgan's performance was marked by a keen understanding of pitching strategy and an impressive strikeout total of 7 in his limited appearances. His contributions to the teams he played for during a time when the game was still evolving laid the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. Though he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Pidgey Morgan's impact on the early game reflects the competitive spirit and foundational talent that characterized this pivotal era in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 42.0 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | SL1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 42.0 | 40 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1.29 | 263.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 125 | 13 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 0.232 | 0.278 | 0.264 | 0.542 | -62.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | SL1 | 19 | 69 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0.261 | 125.8 | |
| 1878 | ML2 | NL | 14 | 56 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.196 | -187.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 10 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 0 |
| OF | 23 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| P | 7 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | SL1 | P | 7 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1875 | SL1 | 3B | 7 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 0 |
| 1875 | SL1 | OF | 10 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1878 | ML2 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1878 | ML2 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1878 | ML2 | OF | 13 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 10 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 12 |