Jack Morris, baseball player, 1977-1994

Jack Morris

⭐ Hall of Fame 2018

Born: 5/16/1955 in St. Paul, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-07-26 | Final Game: 1994-08-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Scott Morris

Biography

Jack Morris was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1977 until 1994. Born in 1955, Morris became known for his durability and tenacity on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 254 wins and 186 losses. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.9 and a remarkable total of 2,478 strikeouts, he established himself as one of the standout pitchers of his era. Morris was particularly noted for his performance in high-pressure situations, culminating in his selection as the World Series MVP, a testament to his ability to perform when it mattered most. Over his career, Morris earned five All-Star selections, showcasing his consistent excellence and popularity among fans and peers alike. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018, solidifying his legacy as one of the game's greats. Morris's career unfolded during a time of significant change in baseball, as the game evolved from the traditional styles of the 1970s through the more modern approaches of the 1990s. His contributions to the sport, especially in postseason play, have left an indelible mark on baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
254 186 549 527 175 28 0 3824.0 3567 1657 389 1390 2478 3.90 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
568 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
14 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1992 ALCS TOR 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1992 WS TOR 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
1991 ALCS MIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1991 WS MIN 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1987 ALCS DET 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1984 ALCS DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1984 WS DET 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
7 4 13 13 0 92.3 83 39 32 64 3.80

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1992 ALCS TOR 0 1 2 2 0 12.3 11 9 9 6 6.57
1992 WS TOR 0 2 2 2 0 10.7 13 10 6 12 8.44
1991 ALCS MIN 2 0 2 2 0 13.3 17 6 1 7 4.05
1991 WS MIN 2 0 3 3 0 23.0 18 3 9 15 1.17
1987 ALCS DET 0 1 1 1 0 8.0 6 6 3 7 6.75
1984 ALCS DET 1 0 1 1 0 7.0 5 1 1 4 1.29
1984 WS DET 2 0 2 2 0 18.0 13 4 3 13 2.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 549 527 387 413 29 36

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 549
Designated Hitter 7

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 CLE AL $350,000
1994 TOR AL $1,000,000
1993 TOR AL $5,425,000
1992 TOR AL $4,450,000
1991 MIN AL $3,700,000
1990 DET AL $2,100,000
1989 DET AL $1,989,000
1988 DET AL $1,988,000
1987 DET AL $1,850,000
1986 DET AL $875,000
1985 DET AL $885,000
Total Career Earnings $24,612,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brigham Young University Provo UT 1975, 1976

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1992 Cy Young Award AL 5th 10.0 140 1
1992 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 18.0 392 0
1991 Cy Young Award AL 4th 17.0 140 3
1991 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 29.0 392 0
1987 Cy Young Award AL 9th 3.0 140 0
1987 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 5.0 392 0
1986 Cy Young Award AL 5th 13.0 140 0
1984 Cy Young Award AL 7th 1.0 140 0
1983 Cy Young Award AL 3rd 38.0 140 2
1983 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 2.0 392 0
1981 Cy Young Award AL 3rd 21.0 140 0
1981 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 17.0 392 0