Jack Morrissey
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1902-1903)
Jack Morrissey was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1903 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 2 seasons. In 41 career games, he hit .258 with 33 hits and 12 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 10/30/1936 in Lansing, MI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1902-09-18
- Last Game
- 1903-07-06
Full name: John Albert Morrissey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 128 | 19 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 12 | .258 | .349 | .289 | .638 | -39 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .349 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.
Career SLG .289 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.
Career OPS .638 vs. league average .664 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 12 | 39 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | .282 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1903 | CIN | NL | 29 | 89 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 11 | .247 | .261 (-6%) | .316 (+10%) | .345 (-25%) | .662 (-8%) | -38.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 41 | 128 | 19 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 12 | .258 | — | — | — | — | -39 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (42 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 74 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 5 | .270 |
| Away | 20 | 54 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 5 | .241 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-07-06 | CIN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-07-05 | CIN | BRO | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903-06-30 | CIN | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-06-27 | CIN | BRO | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-06-26 | CIN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903-06-22 | CIN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-06-15 | CIN | STL | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-06-14 | CIN | NY1 | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903-06-13 | CIN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-06-11 | CIN | NY1 | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 28 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 2 |
Jack Morrissey: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jack Morrissey debuted on September 18, 1902 and played a final game on July 6, 1903. The team column never changes: it is the Cincinnati Reds from 1902 to 1903. At 5'10" and 160 pounds, Morrissey is listed as a second baseman. Morrissey switch-hit and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 2, 1876, in Lansing, MI, USA. Morrissey died on October 30, 1936, in Lansing, MI, USA. The bio lists the given name John Albert.
Across 41 games at the plate, Morrissey's career line reads 33 hits in 128 at bats for a .258 average, along with 12 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .349 and .289 give Morrissey a career OPS of .638. The .258 career average is close to the .264 the league hit across the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 22, in 1903. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .247 in 1903, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Morrissey
- What years did Jack Morrissey play?
- Jack Morrissey played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1903.
- Was Jack Morrissey a pitcher?
- No. Jack Morrissey was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jack Morrissey hit?
- Jack Morrissey hit 0 career home runs with 33 hits.
- What teams did Jack Morrissey play for?
- Jack Morrissey played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1902–1903).
- What were Jack Morrissey's career stats?
- In 41 games, Jack Morrissey had 33 hits, 12 RBI, 19 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .258 batting average.
- What position did Jack Morrissey play?
- Jack Morrissey played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jack Morrissey and how much did he weigh?
- Jack Morrissey was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Jack Morrissey's career batting average?
- Jack Morrissey batted .258 over his career, with 33 hits in 128 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jack Morrissey have?
- Jack Morrissey drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Jack Morrissey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Morrissey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.