Morris Williams
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Morris Williams was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Indianapolis ABCs. Across 19 career appearances, he went 4-8 with a 5.89 ERA and 28 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 200 lb
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | ABC | NNL | 4 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 82.2 | 90 | 49 | 39 | 21 | 5.33 | 3.45 (-55%) | -1452.9 |
| 1921 | ABC | NNL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.2 | 28 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 8.64 | 4.02 (-115%) | 181.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 8 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 99.1 | 118 | 65 | 45 | 28 | 5.89 | — | -1,271 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .152 | .152 | .152 | .303 | 0 |
Career AVG .152 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.
Career OBP .152 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 55.2% below league average.
Career SLG .152 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 60.1% below league average.
Career OPS .303 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 57.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | ABC | NNL | 15 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | ABC | NNL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 19 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .152 | — | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
Morris Williams: the record in brief
Morris Williams's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1920 to 1921. The team column never changes: it is the Indianapolis ABCs from 1920 to 1921. Williams is listed as a pitcher. The bio gives 6 feet, 4 inches and 200 pounds.
Across 19 games (17 starts), Williams recorded 4 wins against 8 losses with a 5.89 ERA. Also on Williams's record: 28 strikeouts. Against a 3.74 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.89 mark was 57.4% worse. In 1920, one of the busiest seasons, Williams posted a 5.33 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.45.
Every defensive appearance on record for Williams, 19 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 3 putouts and 26 assists against 3 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Morris Williams
- Was Morris Williams a pitcher?
- Yes. Morris Williams pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 28 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Morris Williams hit?
- Morris Williams hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Morris Williams play for?
- Morris Williams played for one team, the Indianapolis ABCs (1920–1921).
- What were Morris Williams's career stats?
- In 19 games, Morris Williams went 4-8 with a 5.89 ERA, 28 strikeouts, and 99.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Morris Williams play?
- Morris Williams played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Morris Williams and how much did he weigh?
- Morris Williams was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Morris Williams's career ERA?
- Morris Williams finished with a 5.89 career ERA, going 4-8 with 28 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Morris Williams have?
- Morris Williams recorded 28 career strikeouts.
- Is Morris Williams in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Morris Williams has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.