Jon Morrison
Born: 1859 in London, ON, CAN
MLB Debut: 1884-08-01 | Final Game: 1887-05-02
Bats: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 167 lbs
Full name: Jonathan W. Morrison
Biography
Jon Morrison was a professional baseball player born in 1859, who played in the late 19th century during a transformative period in the sport. His career spanned from 1884 to May 2, 1887, during which he participated in 53 games primarily as a position player. Known for his hitting ability, Morrison recorded 52 hits over his career, achieving a batting average of .241. He contributed to his teams with a total of 3 RBIs and hit 1 home run, showcasing his ability to drive in runs, albeit infrequently.
Morrison's playing style reflected the early days of baseball, a time when the game was still evolving and players were beginning to embrace more strategic approaches to batting and base running. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases—evidenced by his 0 stolen bases—Morrison's contributions on the field during his brief career were part of the foundation that would help shape the game as it progressed into the more modern eras that followed. His legacy, while not extensively documented, is a reminder of the many players who paved the way for future generations in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 216 | 33 | 52 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 0.241 | 0.299 | 0.356 | 0.656 | 409.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | IN2 | AA | 44 | 182 | 26 | 48 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.264 | 409.8 |
| 1887 | NY4 | AA | 9 | 34 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 53 | 0 | 90 | 9 | 32 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | IN2 | OF | 44 | 0 | 78 | 9 | 24 | 4 |
| 1887 | NY4 | OF | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 53 |