John Morris
Born: 8/23/1941 in Lewes, DE, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-07-19 | Final Game: 1974-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: John Wallace Morris
Biography
John Morris, born in 1941, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1966 to 1974. Throughout his career, Morris established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a record of 11-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.95. He recorded a total of 137 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a situational reliever when needed.
Morris's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by shifts in pitching styles and offensive strategies. His contributions to the game reflected the competitive spirit of the era, as he navigated the challenges of facing powerful lineups and evolving pitching techniques. Although not a dominant superstar, Morris's consistent performance and versatility made him a valuable player for his teams during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His legacy is remembered as part of a generation that laid the groundwork for future pitching talents in the league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7 | 132 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 232.3 | 227 | 102 | 19 | 86 | 137 | 3.95 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 5.27 | -220.6 |
| 1968 | BAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 19 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 2.56 | -1310.9 |
| 1969 | SE1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6.39 | -501.6 |
| 1970 | ATL | AL | 4 | 3 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 73.3 | 70 | 32 | 22 | 40 | 3.93 | - |
| 1971 | ATL | AL | 2 | 2 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 67.7 | 69 | 28 | 27 | 42 | 3.72 | - |
| 1972 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4.26 | - |
| 1973 | SFG | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8.53 | - |
| 1974 | SFG | NL | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.7 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 3.05 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 31 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.194 | 0.212 | 0.226 | 0.438 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | PHI | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | BAL | AL | 19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | AL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | ATL | AL | 20 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | ATL | AL | 43 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | SFG | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | SFG | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | SFG | NL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 132 | 10 | 9 | 48 | 1 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | PHI | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | BAL | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | ML4 | P | 20 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| 1971 | ML4 | P | 43 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | SFN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | SFN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | SFN | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 132 |