• Full name Joshua F. Morris
  • Born 05/11/1985 in Cartersville, GA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 230 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Georgia
  • Drafted in the 12th round (370th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2006 (signed for $155,000).
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    Morris was finishing up a productive three-year stint at Georgia, where he set a freshman record for RBIs in a season (71) in 2004 and set the school's all-time career home run mark with his 46th in May. He was drafted in the 20th round by the Red Sox in 2003 out of Cartersville (Ga.) High, where he played on three state championship teams. His power is his best tool but it doesn't translate effectively with wood, as his swing has some length. He's described as country strong, and he can muscles balls out of the park. He's a pull hitter with an aggressive approach who can drive balls deep when he gets his arms extended. Morris is vulnerable to hard stuff in on his hands, and will chase offspeed pitches down and away. He tends to press at the plate, but his all-out attitude should serve him well as he matures and learns to handle failure. His actions are a little stiff defensively. His footwork and range are average and his hands are adequate at best. He's a below-average runner but shows some instincts on the basepaths.

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