Matt Morris: A Baseball Journey

Matt Morris: A baseball journey is a blog about, well, Matt Morris’ baseball journey Matt is a former professional baseball player who has now turned his attention to writing about the game he loves.

On this blog, you’ll find posts about Matt’s experiences as a player, as well as his insights on the Game of Baseball If you’re a fan of baseball, or just looking for a interesting read, be sure to check out Matt Morris: A baseball journey

Matt Morris: A Baseball Journey – Introduction

Matt Morris was born on May 27, 1974 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1st round of the 1992 MLB Amateur Draft out of Seton Hall University. Morris made his MLB debut on August 5, 1995, and would go on to play 12 seasons in the majors, finishing his career with a record of 139-115 and an ERA of 4.11. He was a 3-time All-Star and won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006.

Morris announced his retirement from baseball on February 18, 2008. In retirement, Morris has remained involved in the game as a coach and broadcaster.

Matt Morris: A Baseball Journey – Early Years

Matthew Morris was born on October 4, 1970, in Detroit, Michigan. He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 1988 MLB Draft out of High School Morris chose to play college baseball for the University of Georgia In 1992, his junior year, Morris had a breakout season. He went 12-2 with a 2.62 ERA and earn All-SEC and All-American honors. The San Francisco Giants drafted Morris in the 1st round of the 1992 MLB draft

Matt Morris: A baseball journey – College Years

Matt Morris was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 27, 1978. He attended Highland high school in Fort Thomas, Kentucky where he played baseball and basketball In 1996, he was named Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Kentucky. Morris then went on to play college baseball at Seton Hall University

In his freshman year (1997), Morris had a 5-2 win-loss record and a 3.93 ERA in 16 games (ten starts). He was named to the All-Big East second team as a pitcher. The following year (1998), Morris went 11-1 with a 2.20 ERA in 17 games (16 starts). He was again named to the All-Big East second team as a pitcher and was also named Big East Pitcher of the Year. After his junior year (1999), Morris was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round (ninth overall) of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft.

Matt Morris: A baseball journey – Professional Years

Morris had successful seasons with the Cardinals from 2000-2005, before leaving in Free agency to sign a three-year, $27 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates Morris struggled in his first season in Pittsburgh, going 1-10 with a 6.10 ERA in 2006. The following season was even worse as he was limited to only five starts due to an arm injury that eventually required season-ending surgery. Morris battled injuries and ineffective play for the rest of his career and retired from baseball in 2010.

Matt Morris: A Baseball Journey – The Final Years

As his career came to a close, Matt Morris decided to retire from baseball. Morris had an amazing career, and will be remembered as one of the best baseball players of his generation. Here is a look back at his final years in the majors.

Morris announced his retirement in February of 2013, after signing a one-day contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates the team he started his career with. Morris stated that he wanted to retire as a Pirate, and was grateful for the opportunity to do so. He ended his career with a record of 138-111, an ERA of 3.93, and 1,384 strikeouts.

Morris was never able to win a World Series but he came close in 2002 when the Pirates made it to the NLCS. In Game 7, Morris pitched 8 innings of shutout baseball, but the Pirates ultimately lost in Extra Innings That game would be remembered as one of the greatest games in postseason history.

Even though he never won a World Series Matt Morris had a great career. He was named an All-Star in 2001 and won over 100 games in his career. He will go down as one of the best pitchers of his generation.

Matt Morris: A Baseball Journey – The Legacy

Matt Morris was born on May 27, 1976 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1st round of the 1995 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his Major League debut on August 27, 2000. In 2001, he was named an All-Star and won the National League Pitcher of the Year Award Morris pitched a no-hitter on June 10, 2005. He became a free agent after the 2006 season and signed with the New York Yankees He retired from baseball in 2009.

Morris is perhaps best remembered for his time with the Cardinals. He was a key member of their pitching staff during some of their most successful years, including their World Championship season in 2006. His time with the Cardinals came to an end after that season, but his legacy as a Cardinal lives on.

Matt Morris: A Baseball Journey – The Future

Morris had to learn how to deal with the mental and emotional ups and downs that come with a long baseball season It’s a long journey, but one that is rewarding both on and off the field. With hard work and dedication, Morris has established himself as one of the premier pitchers in baseball.

Matt Morris: A baseball journey – Conclusion

Morris had a lot of love and support from his family, which contributed to his success as a baseball player He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1st round of the 1995 MLB Draft Morris played for the Cardinals for 11 seasons before retiring in 2007. Morris was a 3-time MLB All-Star and won a World Series with the Cardinals in 2006.

Matt Morris: A Baseball Journey – References

Matt Morris: A baseball journey is a non-fiction book by Matt Morris and his father, John Morris. The book chronicles Matt’s life, from his childhood and early Baseball Career through his Major League years, to his post-baseball life. The book includes interviews with many of Matt’s colleagues, family members, and friends.

Matt Morris: A Baseball Journey – Further Reading

This is a list of articles, books, and other resources for further reading on Matt Morris, his Baseball Career and his life after baseball.

Articles:
-“Morris aiming to prove he still has what it takes”, MLB.com, February 18, 2019.
-“Ex-Cardinals pitcher Matt Morris opens up about life after baseball”, The Athletic, January 17, 2019.
-“Matt Morris Is Attempting A Comeback 10 Years After He Retired”, Deadspin, February 19, 2019.

Books:
-The Disruption by Baseball America (2009)
-Drive: The Story of My Life by Matt Morris with Mark Aubrey (2011)