The 6-foot-4, 210-pound junior right-handed pitcher and first baseman led the Gators to a 22-2 record and a berth in the Class 3A state final, scheduled for May 24. At the time of his selection, Morris owned a 6-1 record with a 1.10 ERA, 81 strikeouts and
Morris has maintained a 3.71 GPA in the classroom.
He has volunteered locally as a mentor for children with special needs and as part of multiple community service initiatives in association with his church youth group.