Hunter Morris

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Hunter Morris

Born:	October 7, 1988
Birthplace:	Huntsville, Alabama
Height:	6' 2"
Weight:	200 lbs.
Bats:	Left
Throws:	Right
Drafted:	2007: 2nd Round, 84th Pick by the Boston Red Sox
College:	Auburn University
High School:	Virgil Grissom High School (AL)
ETA:	2012

Hunter Morris (born October 7, 1988 in Huntsville, AL), was selected by the Boston Red Sox with the 84th pick in the 2007 Amateur Draft, out of Virgil Grissom High School in Alambama. Morris decided not to sign with the Red Sox, and to instead honor his commitment to play at Auburn University.

1 Scouting Report
2 Amateur Career
- 2.1 Amateur Awards
3 Minor League Career
4 Trivia
5 External Links

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Scouting Report

Lefty bat with raw plus-power potential. Good bat speed and excellent plate discipline, but his swing mechanics could use some adjustment. Defense is average at best, seeing time at 1B, 3B, and corner OF. Average arm and below average range. Probably best suited for 3B. ~ SoxProsects.com

Morris has put up some ridiculous numbers as a high school outfielder and he does have some pretty legitimate raw power from the left side, a commodity often in high demand. The rest of his game is behind the pop, with his overall approach at the plate needing some work and his defense average at best. Some see him as a fourth outfielder at the next level, but someone is sure to take a chance on his power potential. ~ MiLB.com

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Amateur Career

Hunter was a 5-year varsity letter winner at Grissom High School, where he compiled a career .470 batting average along with 46 home runs and 198 RBI. He hit .476 as a senior with 13 home runs and 44 RBI while scoring 67 runs and, hit .484 with 10 doubles, 12 home runs, 46 RBI and was 16-for-16 in stolen bases as a junior. Hit a career-beset .496 as a sophomore with a career-high 55 RBI.Morris was also a member of Team USA's silver medal-winning team in the World Games in Cuba.

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