Tom Morrissey
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1884)
Tom Morrissey was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1884 for the Detroit Wolverines and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 3 seasons. In 14 career games, he hit .185 with 10 hits.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Born
- 1860 in Janesville, WI, USA
- Died
- 9/23/1941 in Janesville, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-07-12
- Last Game
- 1884-10-12
Full name: Thomas J. Morrissey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 54 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .185 | .185 | .222 | .407 | 0 |
Career AVG .185 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.
Career OBP .185 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.
Career SLG .222 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.
Career OPS .407 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 32.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | DTN | NL | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | MLU | UA | 12 | 47 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .170 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 14 | 54 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 14 |
Tom Morrissey: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tom Morrissey debuted on July 12, 1882 and played a final game on October 12, 1884. Club by club, the record runs the Detroit Wolverines (1882) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1884). Morrissey, born in 1860, in Janesville, WI, USA, is listed as a third baseman. Morrissey's listed size is 5 feet, 11 inches and 180 pounds. Morrissey's death is recorded on September 23, 1941, in Janesville, WI, USA. Tom Morrissey was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas J.
Morrissey collected 10 hits in 54 at bats across 14 games, good for a .185 batting average. The on-base percentage is .185 and the slugging percentage .222, for an OPS of .407. Set against a .245 league average for the same years, Morrissey's .185 average sits 24.3% below it. No season topped the 8 hits of 1884.
Morrissey appears at one position only: third base, in 14 games. The fielding table credits Morrissey with 11 putouts, 16 assists and 11 errors at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Morrissey
- What years did Tom Morrissey play?
- Tom Morrissey played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1884.
- Was Tom Morrissey a pitcher?
- No. Tom Morrissey was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tom Morrissey hit?
- Tom Morrissey hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Tom Morrissey play for?
- Tom Morrissey played for 2 teams: the Detroit Wolverines (1882) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1884).
- What were Tom Morrissey's career stats?
- In 14 games, Tom Morrissey had 10 hits and 4 runs, with a .185 batting average.
- What position did Tom Morrissey play?
- Tom Morrissey played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tom Morrissey and how much did he weigh?
- Tom Morrissey was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Tom Morrissey's career batting average?
- Tom Morrissey batted .185 over his career, with 10 hits in 54 at bats.
- Is Tom Morrissey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Morrissey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.