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Ed Morris (morried01)
From BR Bullpen
Edward Morris (Cannonball)
- Bats Both, Throws Left
- Height 5' 7", Weight 165 lb.
- School Saint Mary's College of California
- Debut May 1, 1884
- Final Game October 1, 1890
- Born September 29, 1862 in Brooklyn, NY USA
- Died April 12, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Ed Morris had three terrific years to start out his major league career, peaking with 41 victories for the 1886 Pittsburgh Alleghenys.
He played for Pittsburgh in three different leagues.
One of the most similar players (based on the similarity scores method), is Jack Chesbro, who also had 41 victories one year and who also spent several years in Pittsburgh.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AA Wins Leader (1886)
- 2-time League Games Pitched Leader (1885/AA & 1888/NL)
- AA Saves Leader (1886)
- AA Innings Pitched Leader (1885)
- AA Strikeouts Leader (1885)
- 2-time League Complete Games Leader (1885/AA & 1888/NL)
- 2-time AA Shutouts Leader (1885 & 1886)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 4 (1884-1886 & 1888)
- 30 Wins Seasons: 3 (1884-1886)
- 40 Wins Seasons: 1 (1886)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 5 (1884-1888)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 5 (1884-1888)
- 400 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1884-1886 & 1888)
- 500 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1884 & 1886)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 3 (1884-1886)
- 300 Strikeouts Seasons: 2 (1884 & 1886)
