Yellow Horse Morris
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Yellow Horse Morris was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Monarchs, the Detroit Stars, and the Chicago American Giants. Across 122 career appearances, he went 44-33 with a 4.09 ERA and 245 strikeouts. He also batted .219 with 5 home runs. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 180 lb
- Died
- 9/6/1959 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Full name: John Harold Goodwin Morris
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | KCM | NNL | 5 | 4 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 88.7 | 66 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 3.35 | 4.13 (+19%) | -208.4 |
| 1925 | DS | NNL | 6 | 5 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 84.0 | 74 | 47 | 42 | 29 | 5.04 | 4.55 (-11%) | -5.6 |
| 1926 | DS | NNL | 8 | 7 | 30 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 147.7 | 176 | 94 | 57 | 63 | 5.73 | 4.11 (-40%) | -2669.3 |
| 1927 | DS | NNL | 14 | 8 | 27 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 183.0 | 182 | 69 | 66 | 79 | 3.39 | 4.08 (+17%) | -1335.0 |
| 1929 | CAG | NNL | 8 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 119.0 | 100 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 2.19 | 4.60 (+52%) | 1499.6 |
| 1930 | CAG | NNL | 3 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 59.0 | 69 | 38 | 22 | 21 | 5.80 | 4.80 (-21%) | 439.7 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 44 | 33 | 122 | 69 | 40 | 6 | 5 | 681.1 | 667 | 310 | 252 | 245 | 4.09 | — | -2,279 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | 269 | 34 | 59 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 30 | 1 | 27 | 2 | .219 | .298 | .338 | .636 | -238 |
Career AVG .219 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.
Career OBP .298 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.
Career SLG .338 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career OPS .636 vs. league average .753 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | KCM | NNL | 19 | 39 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .205 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1925 | DS | NNL | 21 | 31 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .258 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | DS | NNL | 38 | 68 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | .250 | .279 (-11%) | .345 (-2%) | .390 (+13%) | .735 (+6%) | 57.0 |
| 1927 | DS | NNL | 28 | 67 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .179 | .282 (-37%) | .344 (-20%) | .392 (-35%) | .736 (-28%) | -294.8 |
| 1929 | CAG | NNL | 22 | 43 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .209 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1930 | CAG | NNL | 13 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 141 | 269 | 34 | 59 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 30 | 1 | 27 | 2 | .219 | — | — | — | — | -238 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NWS | KCM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.00 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-06-09 | CAG | SSN | L | 9.0 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 122 | 69 | 26 | 189 | 10 | 10 |
| SS | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | KCM | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | KCM | P | 18 | 9 | 2 | 27 | 4 | 1 |
| 1925 | DS | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | DS | P | 20 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | DS | 2B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | DS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1926 | DS | OF | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | DS | P | 30 | 13 | 7 | 46 | 3 | 6 |
| 1926 | DS | SS | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 1927 | DS | P | 27 | 17 | 9 | 59 | 2 | 2 |
| 1929 | CAG | OF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | CAG | P | 15 | 13 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930 | CAG | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | CAG | P | 12 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 122 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Yellow Horse Morris
- Was Yellow Horse Morris a pitcher?
- Yes. Yellow Horse Morris pitched in the major leagues, recording 44 wins and 245 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Yellow Horse Morris hit?
- Yellow Horse Morris hit 5 career home runs with 59 hits.
- What was Yellow Horse Morris's career batting average?
- Yellow Horse Morris batted .219 over his career, with 59 hits in 269 at bats.
- How many RBI did Yellow Horse Morris have?
- Yellow Horse Morris drove in 30 runs in his career.
- What was Yellow Horse Morris's career ERA?
- Yellow Horse Morris finished with a 4.09 career ERA, going 44-33 with 245 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Yellow Horse Morris have?
- Yellow Horse Morris recorded 245 career strikeouts.