Jim Morrison
Born: 9/23/1952 in Pensacola, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1977-09-18 | Final Game: 1988-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: James Forrest Morrison
Biography
Jim Morrison, born in 1952, was a notable position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1977 until his retirement in 1988. Over the course of his career, Morrison played in 1,089 games, amassing 876 hits and demonstrating a balanced offensive skill set with 112 home runs and 435 runs batted in. His career batting average settled at .260, reflecting a solid ability to contribute to his team's efforts at the plate. Additionally, he showcased speed on the bases, stealing 50 bases throughout his time in the league.
Morrison's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, characterized by evolving offensive strategies and the increasing importance of power hitters. His ability to combine hitting for average with respectable power numbers made him a valuable asset to his teams. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility, Morrison played a crucial role in various lineups, adapting to the needs of his team while leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. His contributions to the game exemplified the hard-nosed style of play that defined the era, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1089 | 3375 | 371 | 876 | 170 | 16 | 112 | 435 | 50 | 213 | 521 | 0.260 | 0.305 | 0.419 | 0.724 | -16.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | PHI | NL | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | PHI | NL | 53 | 108 | 12 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 21 | 0.157 | -522.0 |
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 67 | 240 | 38 | 66 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 35 | 11 | 15 | 48 | 0.275 | 547.8 |
| 1980 | CHW | AL | 162 | 604 | 66 | 171 | 40 | 0 | 15 | 57 | 9 | 36 | 74 | 0.283 | 570.8 |
| 1981 | CHW | AL | 90 | 290 | 27 | 68 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 34 | 3 | 10 | 29 | 0.234 | -529.5 |
| 1982 | CHW | AL | 51 | 166 | 17 | 37 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 0.223 | -78.4 |
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 44 | 86 | 10 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 0.279 | -78.4 |
| 1983 | PIT | NL | 66 | 158 | 16 | 48 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 2 | 9 | 25 | 0.304 | 435.0 |
| 1984 | PIT | NL | 100 | 304 | 38 | 87 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 45 | 0 | 20 | 52 | 0.286 | 507.5 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 92 | 244 | 17 | 62 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 44 | 0.254 | -641.0 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | 154 | 537 | 58 | 147 | 35 | 4 | 23 | 88 | 9 | 47 | 88 | 0.274 | 1295.4 |
| 1987 | DET | AL | 34 | 117 | 15 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 0.205 | -568.7 |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 96 | 348 | 41 | 92 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 46 | 8 | 27 | 57 | 0.264 | -568.7 |
| 1988 | ATL | NL | 51 | 92 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 0.152 | -533.3 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 24 | 74 | 7 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.216 | -533.3 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ALCS | DET | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 |
| 1978 | NLCS | PHI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2B | 324 | 302 | 767 | 883 | 42 | 217 |
| 3B | 619 | 534 | 365 | 1109 | 79 | 76 |
| OF | 13 | 6 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 33 | 4 | 13 | 34 | 2 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | PHI | 3B | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | PHI | 2B | 31 | 29 | 86 | 96 | 6 | 22 |
| 1978 | PHI | 3B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | CHA | 2B | 48 | 41 | 104 | 120 | 4 | 33 |
| 1979 | CHA | 3B | 29 | 21 | 17 | 65 | 5 | 5 |
| 1980 | CHA | 2B | 161 | 160 | 422 | 481 | 29 | 117 |
| 1980 | CHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | CHA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | CHA | 3B | 87 | 84 | 64 | 199 | 12 | 14 |
| 1982 | CHA | 3B | 50 | 50 | 19 | 87 | 10 | 10 |
| 1982 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | PIT | 3B | 26 | 16 | 15 | 39 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | PIT | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | PIT | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | PIT | 2B | 28 | 24 | 42 | 65 | 3 | 16 |
| 1983 | PIT | 3B | 26 | 9 | 12 | 29 | 4 | 3 |
| 1983 | PIT | SS | 7 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | PIT | 2B | 26 | 25 | 49 | 44 | 0 | 13 |
| 1984 | PIT | 3B | 61 | 54 | 32 | 119 | 10 | 8 |
| 1984 | PIT | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | PIT | 2B | 15 | 12 | 34 | 37 | 0 | 5 |
| 1985 | PIT | 3B | 59 | 43 | 39 | 84 | 5 | 9 |
| 1985 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | PIT | 3B | 151 | 145 | 92 | 257 | 20 | 12 |
| 1986 | PIT | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | DET | 2B | 3 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | DET | 3B | 16 | 16 | 10 | 41 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | DET | SS | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | DET | OF | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | PIT | 2B | 9 | 9 | 19 | 29 | 0 | 8 |
| 1987 | PIT | 3B | 82 | 77 | 46 | 151 | 5 | 11 |
| 1987 | PIT | SS | 17 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| 1988 | ATL | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | ATL | 3B | 20 | 16 | 14 | 28 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | ATL | OF | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | DET | 1B | 4 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | DET | 3B | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | DET | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | DET | OF | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| First Base | 6 |
| Second Base | 323 |
| Third Base | 619 |
| Shortstop | 33 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 26 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | DET | AL | $277,500 |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | $317,500 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | $317,500 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | $232,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,145,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro | GA | 1973, 1974 |