Warren Morris
| AB | 1495 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .267 |
| OBP | .334 |
| SLG | .375 |
| HR | 26 |
- Full name Warren Randall Morris
- Born 01/11/1974 in Alexandria, LA
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Louisiana State
- Debut 04/05/1999
- Drafted in the 5th round (143rd overall) by the Texas Rangers in 1996.
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Background: Morris will always be part of college baseball lore for his game-winning home run in the championship of the 1996 College World Series. After college, Morris thrived in the Rangers organization until he was traded in July for major league righthander Esteban Loaiza. Strengths: Morris has outstanding power for a second baseman and scouts believe he has the potential to hit 20 home runs a year in the big leagues. He has a fluid stroke that should make him a perennial .300 hitter. His speed is also a tick above average and he steals his share of bases. Though Morris gets knocked for his defense, he hangs in well while turning the double play. Weaknesses: Morris' range is only average and his hands are somewhat stiff. However, he showed in the final two months of '98 that he can be adequate in the field. The Future: Morris will compete with two-time National League stolen base champion Tony Womack for the Pirates starting second baseman's job this spring. Look for Morris to start in Triple-A before an in-season callup.
