Frank Morrissey (baseball)
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Michael Joseph Morrissey (May 5, 1876 - February 22, 1939), known as Frank and nicknamed "Deacon," was a pitcher
in Major League Baseball
in the early twentieth century. Morrissey appeared in a total of six games as a pitcher in 1901 and 1902, five of which were as a member of the Chicago Orphans
. He compiled a 1-3 record with fourteen strikeout
s in his six appearances. The Orphans also used him as a third baseman in two games in 1902.
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...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
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in the early twentieth century. Morrissey appeared in a total of six games as a pitcher in 1901 and 1902, five of which were as a member of the Chicago Orphans
Chicago Cubs
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. He compiled a 1-3 record with fourteen strikeout
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
s in his six appearances. The Orphans also used him as a third baseman in two games in 1902.