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 |
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 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.
- What teams did Tom Morrissey play for?
- Tom Morrissey played for the Detroit Wolverines and the Milwaukee Brewers.