Doyt Morris
Born: 7/15/1916 in Stanley, NC, USA
Died: 7/4/1984 in Gastonia, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1937-06-06 | Final Game: 1937-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Doyt Theodore Morris
Biography
Doyt Morris was a professional baseball player born in 1916, who played in the Major Leagues during a brief career that spanned from 1937 to 1937. As a position player, Morris made a notable, albeit short, impact on the game, participating in only six games at the highest level. His playing style reflected the transitional period of the late 1930s, which was marked by a shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach.
Throughout his six games, Morris recorded two hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.154, with no home runs or RBIs to his name. While his time in the Majors was limited, Morris's foray into professional baseball serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to make their mark in a competitive era. Despite a career that did not yield significant statistical accomplishments, Morris remains a part of baseball history, representing the dreams and challenges faced by many athletes in the sport.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.154 | 0.154 | 0.154 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | PHA | AL | 6 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | PHA | OF | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem | NC | 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937 |