Ed Morris (1880s pitcher)
Ed Morris | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Brooklyn, New York, U.S. | September 29, 1862|
Died: April 12, 1937 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 74)|
Batted: Both Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
May 1, 1884, for the Columbus Buckeyes | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 1, 1890, for the Pittsburgh Burghers | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 171–122 |
Earned run average | 2.82 |
Strikeouts | 1,217 |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Edward "Cannonball" Morris (September 29, 1862 – April 12, 1937) was an American
Early life
Morris was born in
Major league career
In 1884, Morris made his major league debut with the Columbus Buckeyes of the
The Alleghenys purchased Morris in October 1884. In 1885, Morris had 581 innings pitched and went 39–24 with a 2.35 ERA and 298 strikeouts. He led the league in games pitched (63), games started (63), complete games (63), innings pitched, strikeouts, and shutouts (7). He also ranked second in wins and third in ERA.[2]
In 1886, Morris had 555.1 innings pitched and went 41–20 with a 2.45 ERA and 326 strikeouts. He led the AA in wins and shutouts (12). He also ranked third in innings pitched and strikeouts.[2]
The Alleghenys moved to the National League (NL) in 1887. That season, Morris had 317.2 innings pitched and went 14–22 with a 4.31 ERA and 91 strikeouts.[2]
In 1888, Morris had 480 innings pitched and went 29–23 with a 2.31 ERA and 135 strikeouts. He led the NL in games pitched (55), games started (55), and complete games (54). He also ranked second in innings pitched.[2]
In 1889, Morris had 170 innings pitched and went 6–13 with a 4.13 ERA and 40 strikeouts.[2]
In 1890, Morris played for the Pittsburgh Burgers of the Players' League. He had 144.1 innings pitched and went 8–7 with a 4.86 ERA and 25 strikeouts. That was his last season in professional baseball.[1]
During his major league career, Morris had 2,678 innings pitched and went 171–122 with a 2.82 ERA and 1,217 strikeouts. He also had a .161 batting average.[2] Writer David Nemec described Morris as "the first truly outstanding southpaw pitcher in major league history."[3]
Later life
After his baseball career ended, Morris worked as a deputy warden at a Pennsylvania prison.[4] He died in Pittsburgh in 1937 and was buried in Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh.[2]
See also
- List of Major League Baseball career WHIP leaders
- List of Major League Baseball career complete games leaders
- List of Major League Baseball annual wins leaders
- List of Major League Baseball annual strikeout leaders
- List of Major League Baseball annual shutout leaders
- List of Major League Baseball annual saves leaders
- List of Major League Baseball single-season wins leaders
- List of Major League Baseball no-hitters
References
- ^ a b "Ed Morris Career Stats Leagues Statistics & History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Ed Morris Stats". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ISBN 1592281885. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
- ^ Nemec, p. 106.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Retrosheet