Bill Morrisette
Born: 11/21/1894 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Died: 3/25/1966 in Virginia Beach, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-09-18 | Final Game: 1920-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 176 lbs
Full name: William Lee Morrisette
Biography
Bill Morrisette was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1894, whose career spanned from 1915 to 1920. He made his mark in the early years of the 20th century, a period characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Over the course of his five-season career, Morrisette compiled a record of 3 wins and 1 loss, showcasing his competitive spirit and skill on the mound. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.35, reflecting his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams.
In addition to his solid ERA, Morrisette struck out 28 batters during his tenure in Major League Baseball, demonstrating his effectiveness as a pitcher in a time when strikeouts were less common than in later eras. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant during his playing years. Bill Morrisette's career, though relatively brief, is remembered for its quality performance in the evolving landscape of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 51.0 | 46 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 28 | 3.35 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1.35 | 423.2 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 25 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 4.33 | -424.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.125 | 0.176 | 0.125 | 0.301 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | DET | AL | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916 | PHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | DET | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |