Jack Morris's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jack Morris. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Jack Morris is a former American professional baseball starting pitcher who played in MLB from 1977 to 1994, primarily for the Detroit Tigers. He achieved significant success, winning 254 games during his career.
1981: First All-Star Selection
In 1981, Jack Morris was selected as an All-Star for the first time in his career.
1981: Led Major Leagues in Wins
In the strike-shortened 1981 season, Jack Morris led the major leagues with 14 wins.
1983: Led League in Innings Pitched, Batters Faced, and Strikeouts
In 1983, Jack Morris led the league in innings pitched (293.2), batters faced (1204), and strikeouts (232), while also posting his first 20-win season.
April 7, 1984: No-Hitter Against White Sox
On April 7, 1984, Jack Morris pitched a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park.
1984: World Series Championship and Babe Ruth Award
In 1984, Jack Morris played on the World Series Championship team, the Detroit Tigers, going 3-0 in the postseason. He also won the Babe Ruth Award for his performance.
1985: All-Star Selection
In 1985, Jack Morris was selected as an All-Star.
April 30, 1987: Only MLB At-Bat
On April 30, 1987, Jack Morris had his only MLB regular-season at-bat after the DH was eliminated in a game against the California Angels.
1987: All-Star Selection
In 1987, Jack Morris was selected as an All-Star.
1989: Finished Decade with Most Wins
Despite a sub-par season, in 1989, Jack Morris finished the 1980s with 162 wins, the most by a major league pitcher during the decade.
1991: World Series Championship, MVP, and Babe Ruth Award
In 1991, Jack Morris played on the World Series Championship team, the Minnesota Twins, going 4-0 in the postseason. He was named World Series MVP and also won the Babe Ruth Award.
1991: Signed with Minnesota Twins and World Series Win
In 1991, Jack Morris signed with his hometown Minnesota Twins, had a great regular season, and then won both of his ALCS starts. He then won two games in the World Series, including pitching a 10-inning shutout in Game 7 to win the championship and be named World Series MVP.
1992: World Series Championship
In 1992, Jack Morris won his third World Series Championship as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.
1992: 21 Wins and World Series Ring
In the 1992 season, Jack Morris earned 21 wins for the Blue Jays. Despite a subpar post-season, he won a third World Series ring as Toronto beat Atlanta.
April 6, 1993: Consecutive Opening Day Starts Record
On April 6, 1993, Jack Morris set a major league record by making his 14th consecutive Opening Day start.
1993: Fourth World Series Ring
In 1993, Jack Morris won a fourth World Series ring, as the Blue Jays repeated as World Champions. However, Morris was not a factor in the postseason due to a season-ending injury.
January 8, 2014: Final Year of Hall of Fame Eligibility
On January 8, 2014, Jack Morris received 61.5% of the vote in his last year of eligibility for the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
December 2017: Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee
In December 2017, after falling off the regular ballot, Jack Morris was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Modern Era portion of the Veterans Committee.
