Danny Morris
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Danny Walker Morris is a retired American
professional baseball
player, a right-handed pitcher
who appeared in six Major League
games
for the – Minnesota Twins
. He stood 6 in 1 in (1.85 m) tall and weighed 200 pounds (90.7 kg) during his active career.
Morris played nine seasons (1964–1972) of professional baseball, all in the Twins' organization. He twice won 16 games in the minor leagues
, going 16–8 with an earned run average
of 2.16 with the Wisconsin Rapids Twins
of the Class A Midwest League
in 1965, and 16–15 (3.94) with the Denver Bears of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League
in 1968. After the latter season, he received his first trial with the 1968 Twins
, working in three September games, two as a starting pitcher
, and losing his only decision
in a September 18, 1968, starting assignment against the California Angels
. Morris spent most of 1969 with Denver, but was recalled by the Twins in June and appeared in three more games. In his only start for the 1969 Twins
, he again faced the Angels and again absorbed the defeat, giving up two earned runs and three hits
(including a two-run home run
by Rick Reichardt
) in three innings of work.
As a Major Leaguer, Morris worked in 16 complete innings, allowing 16 hits and nine runs
(five earned), with eight bases on balls and seven strikeouts.
United States
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professional baseball
Professional baseball
Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world. In these leagues, and associated farm teams, players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system....
player, a right-handed pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who appeared in six Major League
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
games
Games played
Games played is a statistic used in team sports to indicate the total number of games in which a player has participated ; the statistic is generally applied irrespective of whatever portion of the game is contested.-Baseball:In baseball, the statistic applies also to players who, prior to a game,...
for the – Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
. He stood 6 in 1 in (1.85 m) tall and weighed 200 pounds (90.7 kg) during his active career.
Morris played nine seasons (1964–1972) of professional baseball, all in the Twins' organization. He twice won 16 games in the minor leagues
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
, going 16–8 with an earned run average
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
of 2.16 with the Wisconsin Rapids Twins
Wisconsin Rapids Twins
The Wisconsin Rapids Twins were a minor league baseball team that existed from 1963 to 1983. Affiliated with the Minnesota Twins, they played in the Midwest League and were located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin...
of the Class A Midwest League
Midwest League
The Midwest League is a Class-A minor league baseball league which operates in the Midwestern United States.-History:Six teams – the Belleville Stags, the Centralia Cubs, the Marion Indians, the Mattoon Indians or East Frankfort White Sox, the Mount Vernon Braves, and the West Frankfort...
in 1965, and 16–15 (3.94) with the Denver Bears of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
in 1968. After the latter season, he received his first trial with the 1968 Twins
1968 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins season was a season in American baseball. The team finished 79-83, seventh in the American League.- Offseason :* January 27, 1968: Eric Soderholm was drafted by the Twins in the 1st round of the secondary phase of the 1968 Major League Baseball Draft.- Regular season :Leadoff...
, working in three September games, two as a starting pitcher
Starting pitcher
In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher is the pitcher who delivers the first pitch to the first batter of a game. A pitcher who enters the game after the first pitch of the game is a relief pitcher....
, and losing his only decision
Decision (baseball)
A decision is a statistical credit given to a baseball pitcher.There are two types of decisions: win and loss.In order to receive a win, the starting pitcher must complete at least five innings and leave with the lead. If the pitcher's lead is preserved by the bullpen, he is credited with a win...
in a September 18, 1968, starting assignment against the California Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
. Morris spent most of 1969 with Denver, but was recalled by the Twins in June and appeared in three more games. In his only start for the 1969 Twins
1969 Minnesota Twins season
Led by new manager Billy Martin, the Minnesota Twins won the newly formed American League West with a 97-65 record, nine games over the second-place Oakland Athletics...
, he again faced the Angels and again absorbed the defeat, giving up two earned runs and three hits
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
(including a two-run home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
by Rick Reichardt
Rick Reichardt
Frederic Carl Reichardt was a Major League outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels/California Angels , Washington Senators , Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals...
) in three innings of work.
As a Major Leaguer, Morris worked in 16 complete innings, allowing 16 hits and nine runs
Run (baseball)
In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
(five earned), with eight bases on balls and seven strikeouts.