• Full name Taylor Ellis Morton
  • Born 12/18/1991 in Bartlett, TN
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 194 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Bartlett
  • Drafted in the 9th round (295th overall) by the New York Yankees in 2010 (signed for $450,000).
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    Righthander Morton, a Tennessee signee, pushed Ray as the state's top prep prospect, pitching at 92-93 mph during an up-and-down spring. He attracted plenty of scouting attention last summer, touching 94-95 mph at times, but reports of similar velocity this spring were scarce, and his velocity was all over the board. Morton has good size at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, and he has shown aptitude with his changeup, including striking out Bryce Harper last summer during USA Baseball's Tournament of Stars with three straight changes. His curve needs more power, which could come with experience. Morton has been a catcher as a prep as well but profiles best as a pitcher.

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