Adam Morrissey
| AB | 3531 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .274 |
| OBP | .363 |
| SLG | .407 |
| HR | 75 |
- Full name Adam Morrissey
- Born 06/08/1981 in Gosford, Australia
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Lisarow
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The November 2001 trade that sent Mark Bellhorn to the Cubs hasn't provided any immediate return for the A's, while Bellhorn set a Chicago club record for homers by a switch-hitter with 27 in 2002. Nevertheless, Oakland still thinks the deal could pay off, as some team officials view Morrissey as one of the system's highest-ceiling players. At 21, he already hit breaking balls quite well and displays considerable offensive potential. His power is still developing and he struggled in Double-A, but he reasserted himself with a strong performance in the Arizona Fall League. More questions surround his defense. He played second base, shortstop and the outfield during the regular season, and spent most of his time in the AFL at third base. He's not proficient at any of those positions, a major reason the Cubs decided to trade him and a stumbling block in Morrissey's quest to become a big league regular. He's expected to start the season at third base in Double-A, and he'll get more time at second base as well.
