Guy Morrison
Born: 8/29/1895 in Hinton, WV, USA
Died: 8/14/1934 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-08-31 | Final Game: 1928-04-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Walter Guy Morrison
Biography
Guy Morrison was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1895, whose career spanned a brief yet notable period from August 31, 1927, to April 27, 1928. Despite a short tenure in Major League Baseball, Morrison made his mark during an era characterized by a transition in the game as it moved away from the deadball era towards the more offensive-minded styles of play that would dominate the following decades.
Over the course of his career, Morrison posted a win-loss record of 1-2 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 5.06. He struck out 6 batters but did not register any saves. While his statistical achievements may not reflect the prowess of some of his contemporaries, Morrison's contributions to the teams he played for and his role in the evolution of pitching during a transformative time in baseball history remain noteworthy. His experiences on the mound serve as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport during the late 1920s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 | 44 | 21 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 5.06 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 1 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 34.3 | 40 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 4.46 | -295.5 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 12.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.222 | 0.500 | 0.722 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 11 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BSN | P | 11 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| 1928 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |