Matt Morris is a right-handed pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. After attending Valley Central High School in Montgomery, NY, The Milwaukee Brewers selected Morris in the 26th round of the 1992 amateur draft. Morris declined to sign a contract, and went on to attend [[Seton Hall University] in New Jersey. Following his collegiate career, the St. Louis Cardinals made Morris the 12th pick of the 1995 draft. After an 8-year career in St. Louis, which included an All-Star selection in 2002 and a trip to the 2004 world Series, Morris signed a free agent contract with the San Francisco Giants. On July 31, 2007 the Giants traded Morris to the Pirates in exchange for Rajai Davis and Stephen MacFarland.
Fast Facts:
- Birthdate: August 9, 1974
- Birthplace: Middletown, New York
- Uniform Number: 35
- Position: Starting Pitcher
- Bats/Throws: Right/Right
Strengths
Morris has a very good sinker, and throws a lot of strikes.
Weaknesses
Morris is not as effective as he was in his days as a Cardinal. He gives up a lot of hits, and is not very good when it comes to holding base-runners.
Matt Morris Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Pittsburgh Pirates
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 215
- Rookie Year: 1997
Matt Morris Merchandise
MLB Official Store: Matt Morris
Amazon.com: Matt Morris Merchandise
eBay.com: Matt Morris Merchandise
CBS Sports Store: Matt Morris Trading Cards
MLB.com: Pittsburgh Pirates Merchandise
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