We go back to the 1800’s for our next selection with John Morrill, who was a competent hitter who had 1,247 Hits for the Beaneaters, but it was his versatility on defense that made him exceptionally valuable. Morrill played Second Base, Third Base, First Base, Shortstop, and Outfield over his career, and regardless of the position, he did it very well. Morrill was not a star in his time, but he was one of the first players of note whose incredible value did not always show up on a stat sheet.
47. John Morrill
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: February 19, 1855 in Boston, MA USA
- Weight: 155 lbs.
- Height: 5'10"
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Debut: April 24, 1876
- Final Game: July 08, 1890
| AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9824 | 1642 | 2550 | 86 | 1286 | 122 | 0.260 |
The Bullet Points
- Position: First Base, Second Base, Short Stop, Third Base, Outfield
- Acquired: Signed prior to the 1876 Season
- Departed: Sold to the Washington Nationals with Sam Wise for $5,000 4/5/89.
- Games Played: 1219
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Notable Statistics: 800 Runs Scored
1,247 Hits
234 Doubles
80 Triples
41 Home Runs
625 Runs Batted In
49 Stolen Bases
.262/.310/.371 Slash Line
22.5 bWAR
No Playoff Games -
Major Accolades and Awards:
Most Saves (1884)
Most Games Finished (1886)
Most Putouts (1888)
Most Putouts by a First Baseman (1888)
Most Assists by a First Baseman (1880 & 1888)
Most Double Plays Turned by a First Baseman (1878 & 1887)
Highest Range Factor per Game by a First Baseman (1888)
Highest Fielding Percentage by a First Baseman (1883)
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