Scouting Report:
Fastball: Sits in the 86-88 mph range as a starter and 89-92 in relief, sometimes reaching 93-94 mph. Has some nice sinking action on it.
Curveball: A sharp breaking pitch and a good second offering.
Changeup: Rarely uses it in relief. Tends to shy away from it when starting.
Slider: Nice tight slider with break in the zone. Very effective against right handed batters.
Control: Has above average control. Walked only 1.9/9 in 2009 with Hagerstown (Single-A).
Strengths: Has a loose, effortless delivery. Knows how to pound the bottom of the strike zone and keep the ball on the ground and in the park. Fields his position very well.
Weaknesses: Will need to get bigger and stronger if he wants to remain a starter. Needs to develop his changeup more as it can be very effective against left handed hitters.
The Nationals have Morris as a stater right now but he could move very quickly if they shift him to a reliever.
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