Akeel Morris

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Akeel Morris
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Morris with the New York Mets
New York Mets – No. 64
Pitcher
Born: (1992-11-14) November 14, 1992 (age 22)
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 17, 2015 for the New York Mets
MLB statistics
(through June 17, 2015)
Win–loss record 0–0
Earned run average 67.50
Strikeouts 0
Teams

Akeel J. Morris (born November 14, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career[edit]

Morris was born in the St. Thomas, Virgin Islands and attended Charlotte Amalie High School there. In December 2009, he pitched a perfect game, striking out all 15 batters he faced.[1]

Morris was drafted by the New York Mets in the 10th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft.[2] He made his professional debut that season for the Gulf Coast Mets. He appeared in eight games with six starts, going 1–1 with a 2.19 earned run average (ERA) and 28 strikeouts over 24 23 innings. Morris played 2011 and 2012 with the Kingsport Mets.[3] He played 2013 with the Brooklyn Cyclones.[4][5] After splitting time between starting and relieving his first four seasons, Morris became a full time reliever for the Savannah Sand Gnats in 2014. In a game against the Augusta GreenJackets in April, Morris struck out four batters in one inning.[6][7] He finished the season with a 0.63 ERA in 57 innings over 41 appearances with 89 strikeouts and 16 saves.[8]

Morris began the 2015 season with the St. Lucie Mets of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League, and was promoted to the major leagues on June 15.[9] On June 18, 2015 Morris was sent to the Binghamton Mets.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "CAHS' Morris throws a very perfect game against rival Kean". highbeam.com. Retrieved June 15, 2015. 
  2. ^ "Mets stock up on experienced Draft picks". New York Mets. Retrieved June 15, 2015. 
  3. ^ AARON GRAY (Daily News Staff). "V.I.'s Morris puts 'K' in Kingsport". virginislandsdailynews.com. Retrieved June 15, 2015. 
  4. ^ "Mets prospect Akeel Morris is having a ball in Brooklyn". Newsday. Retrieved June 15, 2015. 
  5. ^ "Farm Report: V.I. product Morris dealing". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 15, 2015. 
  6. ^ Daily News Staff). "Morris Ks four in one inning". virginislandsdailynews.com. Retrieved June 15, 2015. 
  7. ^ "New York Mets prospect Akeel Morris strikes out nine out of 11 batters faced for Class A Savannah Sand Gnats - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 15, 2015. 
  8. ^ MATT SCHOCH (Daily News Staff). "V.I.'s Morris lauded by Mets after strong year". virginislandsdailynews.com. Retrieved June 15, 2015. 
  9. ^ "New York Mets promote Virgin Islands native Akeel Morris". ESPN.com. June 15, 2015. Retrieved June 15, 2015. 

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