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Matt Morris
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Morris with the San Francisco Giants in 2006
Pitcher
Born: (1974-08-09) August 9, 1974 (age 49)
Middletown, New York, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 4, 1997, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
April 26, 2008, for the Pittsburgh Pirates