Ed Morris

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Ed Morris
Pitcher
Born: September 29, 1862 Brooklyn, New York
Died: April 12, 1937 (aged 74) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Batted: Both	Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 1, 1884 for the Columbus Buckeyes
Final game
October 1, 1890 for the Pittsburgh Burghers
Career statistics
Win-Loss record	171-122
ERA	2.82
Strikeouts	1,217
Teams
Columbus Buckeyes (1884) Pittsburg Alleghenys (1885-1889) Pittsburgh Burghers (1890)
Career highlights and awards

For the 20th century baseball pitcher, see Ed Morris.

For other uses see Edward Morris (disambiguation).

Edward Morris (September 29, 1862 - April 12, 1937) was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Columbus Buckeyes (1884), Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1885-1889), and Pittsburgh Burghers (1890). A native of Brooklyn, New York, the left-hander stood 5'7" and weighed 165 lbs.

On May 29, 1884 he pitched a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, winning 5-0. He was purchased by the Alleghenys from the Buckeyes five months later.

Morris finished in his league's TOP TEN several times for many pitching categories, including wins, ERA, strikeouts, and shutouts. In 1886 he led the American Association with 41 wins and 12 shutouts.

Career totals for 317 games played (311 as a pitcher) include a 171-122 record, 307 games started, 297 complete games, 29 shutouts, 4 games finished, and 1 save. His lifetime ERA was 2.82. At the plate he was 179-for-1,113 (.161) with 1 home run, 63 runs batted in, and 100 runs scored.

Morris passed away at the age of 74 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

[edit] Trivia

• His nickname was "Cannonball."

[edit] See also

• List of Major League Baseball strikeout champions
• List of Major League Baseball saves champions
• List of Major League Baseball no-hitters

[edit] External links

• Baseball Reference
• Retrosheet