Drafted in the 4th round (131st overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2006 (signed for $500,000).
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Morris attracted the interest of all 30 teams this spring due to his recent increase in velocity. After throwing his fastball in the 82-85 mph range in 2005, his heater sat in the upper 80s this year. He also throws a hard slider with good tilt and excellent bite. At 6-foot-3 and 180 pounds, Morris has an ideal frame that projects well, although his overall physical strength can improve. He also went through a dead-arm period this spring, yet was able to work through it while maintaining good results. His bulldog tenacity and overall makeup impress organizations that put a high priority on those traits. Combined with his ability to deal from the left side, Morris has become a potential high-round pick. Equally impressive was the way Morris continued to live up to rising expectations all spring despite increased scrutiny from scouts and college recruiters.
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