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Standard Range Factor
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG
1940 18 PS NN2 SS 2 1 11.0 15 3 8 4 1 .733 .919 9.00 5.40 5.50 4.50
1943 21 PS NN2 2B 19 147.0 106 44 57 5 3 .953 .946 6.18 5.49 5.32 4.88
1943 21 PS NN2 SS 11 74.0 67 32 30 5 2 .925 .919 7.54 5.49 5.64 4.88
1944 22 2TM NN2 SS 20 20 164.0 88 34 47 7 11 .920 .937 4.45 5.28 4.05 3.36
1944 22 PS NN2 SS 1 1 8.0 5 2 3 0 0 1.000 .936 5.63 5.29 5.00 3.40
1944 22 NE NN2 SS 19 19 156.0 83 32 44 7 11 .916 .937 4.38 5.28 4.00 3.36
1944 22 NE NN2 2B 1 1 9.0 6 3 3 0 1 1.000 .948 6.00 5.60 6.00 3.60
1944 22 NE NN2 3B 1 0 4.0 1 0 1 0 0 1.000 .940 2.25 3.15 1.00 2.10
1947 25 CAG NAL SS 1 1 8.0 3 2 1 0 1 1.000 .890 3.38 4.84 3.00 1.50
4 Yrs 55 23 417.0 286 118 147 21 19 .927 .935 5.72 5.37 4.82 4.18
SS (4 Yrs) SS 34 22 257.0 173 71 86 16 15 .908 .928 5.50 5.33 4.62 3.86
2B (2 Yrs) 2B 20 1 156.0 112 47 60 5 4 .955 .946 6.17 5.50 5.35 4.82
3B (1 Yr) 3B 1 0 4.0 1 0 1 0 0 1.000 .940 2.25 3.15 1.00 2.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sy Morton born?

Sy Morton was born on December 19, 1921.

Where was Sy Morton born?

Sy Morton was born in Washington, NC.

How tall was Sy Morton?

Sy Morton was 5-9 (175 cm) tall.

How much did Sy Morton weigh when playing?

Sy Morton weighed 165 lbs (74 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Sy Morton play?

Sy Morton played 4 seasons.

Is Sy Morton in the Hall of Fame?

Sy Morton has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Sy Morton play?

Sy Morton was a Shortstop and Second Baseman.

How many hits did Sy Morton have?

Sy Morton had 31 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Sy Morton have?

Sy Morton had 0 home runs over his career.

What was Sy Morton's average?

Sy Morton had a .183 average over his career.

How many teams has Sy Morton played for?

Sy Morton played for 3 teams; the Philadelphia Stars, Newark Eagles and Chicago American Giants.

When did Sy Morton retire?

Sy Morton last played in 1947.

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