Red Morgan
Born: 10/6/1883 in Neola, IA, USA
Died: 3/25/1981 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1906-06-20 | Final Game: 1906-10-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: James Edward Morgan
Biography
Red Morgan, born in 1883, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the 1906 season. Primarily recognized as a position player, he played a total of 88 games in the Major Leagues during his brief tenure. Morgan finished his career with 66 hits, including one home run, and accumulated 21 RBIs alongside a batting average of .215. His speed on the bases was notable, as he successfully stole 7 bases throughout the season.
Morgan's time in baseball coincided with an era characterized by the early development of the sport and the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball era. While his career was short-lived, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the determination and grit of players from that period. Although his statistics may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Red Morgan remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 307 | 20 | 66 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 7 | 16 | 54 | 0.215 | 0.270 | 0.264 | 0.534 | -706.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BOS | AL | 88 | 307 | 20 | 66 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 7 | 16 | 54 | 0.215 | -706.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 88 | 88 | 126 | 139 | 41 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BOS | 3B | 88 | 88 | 126 | 139 | 41 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 88 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington | DC | 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906 |
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend | IN | 1900, 1901 |