Ed Morris
Born: 12/7/1899 in Foshee, AL, USA
Died: 3/3/1932 in Century, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-08-05 | Final Game: 1931-09-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Walter Edward Morris
Biography
Ed Morris, born in 1899, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned nearly a decade from 1922 to 1931. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period that followed the deadball era, as the game began to embrace a more offensive-minded approach. Over the course of his career, Morris compiled a record of 42 wins and 45 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.19. He struck out a total of 256 batters, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts on the mound.
Morris was known for his competitive spirit and durability, qualities that were essential for pitchers of his era. He also recorded 6 saves, a statistic that highlights his capability to close out games and contribute in high-pressure situations. While Morris may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for during the 1920s and early 1930s were notable and reflected the evolving landscape of baseball during that time. His career remains a testament to the hard work and resilience that characterized many players of his generation.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 45 | 140 | 78 | 43 | 2 | 6 | 674.0 | 702 | 314 | 20 | 293 | 256 | 4.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 8.25 | - |
| 1928 | BOS | AL | 19 | 15 | 47 | 29 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 257.7 | 255 | 101 | 80 | 104 | 3.53 | 3890.7 |
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 14 | 14 | 33 | 26 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 208.3 | 227 | 103 | 95 | 73 | 4.45 | 983.2 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 4 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 65.3 | 67 | 30 | 38 | 28 | 4.13 | 368.6 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 5 | 7 | 37 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 130.7 | 131 | 69 | 74 | 46 | 4.75 | -1673.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | 221 | 21 | 43 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 67 | 0.195 | 0.219 | 0.276 | 0.495 | -1062.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHC | NL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BOS | AL | 47 | 91 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 0.154 | -788.9 |
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 33 | 69 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0.232 | -273.1 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 18 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.316 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 37 | 38 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 140 | 0 | 25 | 127 | 12 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CHN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1928 | BOS | P | 47 | 0 | 4 | 48 | 0 | 4 |
| 1929 | BOS | P | 33 | 0 | 6 | 38 | 3 | 1 |
| 1930 | BOS | P | 18 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1931 | BOS | P | 37 | 0 | 11 | 27 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 140 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer College | DeFuniak Springs | FL | 1920 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 15th | 4.0 | 64 | 0 |