Joseph Morrissey
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1932-1936)
Joseph Morrissey was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1936 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 5 seasons. In 254 career games, he hit .232 with 195 hits and 45 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 178 lb
- Died
- 5/2/1950 in Worcester, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1932-04-12
- Last Game
- 1936-09-23
Full name: Joseph Anselm Morrissey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | 841 | 61 | 195 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 7 | 36 | 40 | .232 | .266 | .271 | .537 | -3,053 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.
Career OBP .266 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.
Career SLG .271 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.
Career OPS .537 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 26.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CIN | NL | 89 | 269 | 15 | 65 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 15 | .242 | .275 (-12%) | .335 (-16%) | .391 (-27%) | .726 (-22%) | -935.3 |
| 1933 | CIN | NL | 148 | 534 | 43 | 123 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 5 | 20 | 22 | .230 | .270 (-15%) | .329 (-21%) | .377 (-29%) | .707 (-25%) | -2117.8 |
| 1936 | CHA | AL | 17 | 38 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .184 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 254 | 841 | 61 | 195 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 7 | 36 | 40 | .232 | — | — | — | — | -3,053 | ||
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 (254 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 130 | 425 | 36 | 106 | 0 | 28 | .249 |
| Away | 124 | 416 | 25 | 89 | 0 | 16 | .214 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936-09-23 | CHW | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-08-15 | CHW | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936-07-31 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-07-26 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-06-03 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-30 | CHW | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-30 | CHW | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-29 | CHW | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-28 | CHW | DET | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1936-05-27 | CHW | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 131 | 0 | 281 | 433 | 21 | 70 |
| 3B | 36 | 0 | 26 | 55 | 7 | 5 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 112 | 0 | 154 | 235 | 23 | 41 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CIN | 2B | 42 | 0 | 93 | 138 | 3 | 24 |
| 1932 | CIN | 3B | 12 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 1 | 4 |
| 1932 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | CIN | SS | 45 | 0 | 43 | 76 | 4 | 10 |
| 1933 | CIN | 2B | 88 | 0 | 187 | 295 | 18 | 46 |
| 1933 | CIN | 3B | 15 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| 1933 | CIN | SS | 63 | 0 | 101 | 148 | 18 | 30 |
| 1936 | CHA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | CHA | 3B | 9 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 1936 | CHA | SS | 4 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 131 |
| Third Base | 36 |
| Shortstop | 112 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1924, 1925, 1926 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph Morrissey
- What years did Joseph Morrissey play?
- Joseph Morrissey played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1936.
- Was Joseph Morrissey a pitcher?
- No. Joseph Morrissey was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Joseph Morrissey hit?
- Joseph Morrissey hit 0 career home runs with 195 hits.
- What was Joseph Morrissey's career batting average?
- Joseph Morrissey batted .232 over his career, with 195 hits in 841 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joseph Morrissey have?
- Joseph Morrissey drove in 45 runs in his career.
- Is Joseph Morrissey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joseph Morrissey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.