Morrie Rath
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909-1920)
Morrie Rath was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1920 for 4 teams, including the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 12 seasons. In 565 career games, he hit .254 with 521 hits, 4 home runs, and 92 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- Died
- 11/18/1945 in Upper Darby, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-09-28
- Last Game
- 1920-10-03
Full name: Morris Charles Rath
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 565 | 2,048 | 291 | 521 | 36 | 7 | 4 | 92 | 82 | 258 | 112 | .254 | .342 | .285 | .626 | -1,474 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .342 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.
Career SLG .285 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career OPS .626 vs. league average .667 across their career seasons — 6.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PHA | AL | 7 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1910 | PHA | AL | 18 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 24 | 67 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 5 | .194 | .249 (-22%) | .317 (-6%) | .326 (-27%) | .644 (-17%) | 0.0 |
| 1912 | CHA | AL | 157 | 591 | 104 | 161 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 30 | 95 | 31 | .272 | .268 (+1%) | .335 (+13%) | .358 (-16%) | .694 (-2%) | 338.6 |
| 1913 | CHA | AL | 92 | 295 | 37 | 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 22 | 46 | 22 | .200 | .259 (-23%) | .325 (-5%) | .345 (-40%) | .670 (-23%) | -839.1 |
| 1919 | CIN | NL | 138 | 537 | 77 | 142 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 17 | 64 | 24 | .264 | .262 (+1%) | .322 (+6%) | .347 (-14%) | .670 (-4%) | -144.6 |
| 1920 | CIN | NL | 129 | 506 | 61 | 135 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 28 | 10 | 36 | 24 | .267 | .271 (-2%) | .331 (-4%) | .363 (-15%) | .694 (-10%) | -691.3 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 565 | 2,048 | 291 | 521 | 36 | 7 | 4 | 92 | 82 | 258 | 112 | .254 | — | — | — | — | -1,336 | ||
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 (567 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 290 | 1003 | 139 | 249 | 1 | 33 | .248 |
| Away | 277 | 1045 | 153 | 273 | 3 | 57 | .261 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920-10-03 | CIN | STL | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-10-02 | CIN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-10-02 | CIN | PIT | W | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-10-02 | CIN | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1920-09-28 | CIN | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-09-28 | CIN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-09-26 | CIN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-09-25 | CIN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920-09-22 | CIN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-09-22 | CIN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 510 | 0 | 1167 | 1565 | 85 | 197 |
| 3B | 36 | 28 | 40 | 63 | 6 | 4 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 5 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PHA | 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909 | PHA | SS | 4 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 2 |
| 1910 | PHA | 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | PHA | 3B | 11 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910 | CLE | 3B | 22 | 18 | 29 | 47 | 4 | 4 |
| 1910 | CLE | SS | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912 | CHA | 2B | 157 | 0 | 353 | 463 | 31 | 46 |
| 1913 | CHA | 2B | 86 | 0 | 159 | 251 | 16 | 32 |
| 1919 | CIN | 2B | 138 | 0 | 345 | 452 | 21 | 59 |
| 1920 | CIN | 2B | 126 | 0 | 310 | 399 | 17 | 60 |
| 1920 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 510 |
| Third Base | 32 |
| Shortstop | 10 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Most Similar Players
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Morrie Rath (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Morrie Rath: the record in brief
September 28, 1909 and October 3, 1920 bracket Morrie Rath's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Athletics (1909 through 1910), the Cleveland Naps (1910), the Chicago White Sox (1912 to 1913), and the Cincinnati Reds (1919 through 1920). Rath, born on December 25, 1887, in Mobeetie, TX, USA, is listed as a second baseman and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Size on record: 5 feet, 8 inches and 160 pounds. Rath died on November 18, 1945, in Upper Darby, PA, USA. Rath's full given name, per the bio, is Morris Charles Rath.
In 565 games and 2,048 at bats, Rath batted .254 with 521 hits, plus 4 home runs, 92 runs batted in, and 82 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .342 and the slugging percentage .285, for an OPS of .626. The .254 career average is close to the .260 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .626 to a league .667, 6.0% below average. The hits column peaks at 161, in 1912. The RBI column peaks at 29 in 1919.
Frequently Asked Questions about Morrie Rath
- What years did Morrie Rath play?
- Morrie Rath played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1920.
- Was Morrie Rath a pitcher?
- No. Morrie Rath was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Morrie Rath hit?
- Morrie Rath hit 4 career home runs with 521 hits.
- What teams did Morrie Rath play for?
- Morrie Rath played for 4 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1909–1910), the Cleveland Naps (1910), the Chicago White Sox (1912–1913), and the Cincinnati Reds (1919–1920).
- What were Morrie Rath's career stats?
- In 565 games, Morrie Rath had 521 hits, 4 home runs, 92 RBI, 291 runs, and 82 stolen bases, with a .254 batting average.
- What position did Morrie Rath play?
- Morrie Rath played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Morrie Rath and how much did he weigh?
- Morrie Rath was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Morrie Rath hit each season?
- Morrie Rath's home runs by season: 0 in 1909, 0 in 1910, 1 in 1912, 0 in 1913, 1 in 1919, and 2 in 1920. His most in one season was 2, in 1920.
- What was Morrie Rath's career batting average?
- Morrie Rath batted .254 over his career, with 521 hits in 2,048 at bats.
- How many RBI did Morrie Rath have?
- Morrie Rath drove in 92 runs in his career.
- Is Morrie Rath in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Morrie Rath has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.