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Jack Morris is a MLB baseball player. He was born on May 16, 1955
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Also Known As
John Scott Morris
Born
May 16, 1955 (age 70) • Saint Paul • Minnesota
Awards And Honors
World Series • Most Valuable Player • World Series (1991) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 2018) • five-time All-Star • World Series MVP • 3 World Series championships
College
Brigham Young University (Provo, UT)
Height/Weight
6 ft 3 inches, 195 lb (190 cm, 88 kg)
Batting Hand
right
Throwing Hand
right
Debut Date
July 26, 1977
Draft
Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the fifth round of the June 1976 MLB draft.
Last Game
August 7, 1994
Jersey Number
47 (1991-1991, Minnesota Twins) • 47 (1992-1993, Toronto Blue Jays) • 47 (1977-1990, Detroit Tigers) • 47 (1994-1994, Cleveland Indians)
Position
pitcher
Earned Run Average
3.9
Games Played
549
Games Started
527
Innings Pitched
3,824
Losses
186
Saves
0
Strikeouts
2,478
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched
1.296
Wins
254
Top Questions
How many wins did Jack Morris have?
Jack Morris had 254 wins during his career.
How many strikeouts did Jack Morris have?
Jack Morris struck out 2,478 batters during his career.
What was Jack Morris's earned run average (ERA)?
Jack Morris had a career earned run average of 3.9.
When was Jack Morris born?
Jack Morris was born on May 16, 1955.
What position did Jack Morris play?
Jack Morris played pitcher.
Where was Jack Morris born?
Jack Morris was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States.
How tall was Jack Morris?
Jack Morris was 6 ft 3 inches, 195 lb (190 cm, 88 kg).
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