Bryan Morris

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2⁄3 innings. On May 16, 2010, Morris became the first Marauder to get promoted, when he was called up to the Pirates Double A affiliate, the Altoona Curve. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette later reported that Pirates general manager Neal Huntington, stated that Morris had a chance to land with Pittsburgh's Triple-A affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians, by August "if he can sustain what he's doing." [7] However, he was benched in Altoona by mid-season. After throwing 103 innings, he had shown signs of fatigue. The Pirates management wanted to limit Morris to around 130 innings. Pirates' GM, Neal Huntington stated that "Rather than limit his innings each start ... we felt it was good to take a couple starts off, tweak his delivery and then get him back out there." [8] Huntington also added that he expects Morris to pitch again in 2010. Morris had a largely successful year in 2010. He stayed healthy for the entire season and threw for a career-high 1332⁄3 innings. In an interview with MLB.com, Morris stated that he talks to other pitchers for valuable tips on throwing, like most other young pitchers do, however he also talks a lot with catchers for their perspective on how they attack hitters. [9] Morris attended the Pirates spring training camp in 2011, however he was reassigned to the Curve. He was ranked #6 on the Baseball America Pirates Top 10 Prospects list going into the 2011 season. [10] However, Morris struggled as a starting pitcher with Altoona and was converted to relief. [11] Morris became a dominating reliever, although he spent the entire 2011 season in Double-A, which, combined with his move to the bullpen, made his 2011 season very disappointing.

Morris began the 2012 season in the bullpen of the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians. He was recalled to the Pittsburgh Pirates for the first time on June 24, 2012. [12] However, Morris did not have the opportunity to make his Major League debut, as he was optioned back to Indianapolis on June 25, 2012. [13] He was recalled by the Pirates on September 10, 2012. [14] On September 14, 2012, he made his major league debut, pitching a scoreless inning against the Chicago Cubs.

Morris was recalled by the Pirates on May 28, 2013 when José Contreras was placed on the disabled list. [15] On June 20, 2013, Morris got his first career base hit off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Alfredo Simón.

Miami Marlins

On June 1, 2014, Morris was traded to the Miami Marlins in exchange for the 39th overall pick in the Supplemental 2014 MLB Draft. [16] He was designated for assignment on September 20, 2016, he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs on September 22. He elected free agency after the season on October 3.

San Francisco Giants

On December 13, 2016, Morris signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. He had his contract purchased on April 30, 2017. Morris pitched to a 6.43 ERA in 21 innings for the Giants. He was designated for assignment on June 23. He elected free agency on June 27.

Coaching career

On July 29, 2017, Morris agreed to be the pitching coach at Tullahoma High School for the baseball team, the same school that he graduated from in 2005. [17] [18]

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References

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  2. ↑ Smith, Bryan (September 22, 2006). "Pioner League Top 20 Prospects List". baseballamerica.com. Baseball America. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Pirates' Morris begins to put strikes behind him". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. March 3, 2010.
  4. ↑ "Inaugural Season Marauders Players Revealed" (PDF). April 5, 2010.
  5. ↑ Williams, Tim (November 20, 2009). "40-Man Roster is set". Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
  6. ↑ "April 8, 2010 Fort Myers Miracle vs Bradenton Marauders Box Score". April 8, 2010.
  7. ↑ "Morris promoted to Double-A - Sports - BradentonHerald.com". Archived from the original on 2010-05-18. Retrieved 2010-05-18.
  8. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-07-29. Retrieved 2010-07-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. ↑ Mayo, Jonathan (March 22, 2011). "Morris closest among Pirates' Top 10 Prospects". The Bradenton Herald. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
  10. ↑ Kovacevic, Dejan (January 12, 2011). "Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10 prospects".
  11. ↑ Rosati, Jim (June 19, 2011). "Bryan Morris moved to relief role".
  12. ↑ Brink, Bill (June 24, 2012). "Pirates claim Sutton, Morris in roster moves". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  13. ↑ Kaplan, Jake (June 25, 2012). "Morris' stint in Majors over after one day".
  14. ↑ Meisel, Zack (September 10, 2012). "Bucs promote three, designate Meek for assignment".
  15. ↑ Brink, Bill (May 28, 2013). "Pirates put Contreras on DL, recall Morris". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  16. ↑ "Morris traded by Pirates to Marlins for draft pick". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 1, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Baseball Coach Bryan Morris Returns His Love of the Sport to His Players and Community". 10 June 2023.
  18. ↑ "Former MLB pitcher Bryan Morris guides alma mater Tullahoma to first TSSAA title in 34 years". The Tennessean .
Bryan Morris
Bryan Morris on April 11, 2016.jpg
Morris with the Miami Marlins
Pitcher
Born: (1987-03-28) March 28, 1987 (age 37)
Tullahoma, Tennessee, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 14, 2012, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
June 22, 2017, for the San Francisco Giants
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