Andrew Morris Stats & Scouting Report

IP	94.2
ERA	4.09
WHIP	1.330
BB/9	2.7
SO/9	8.5

Full name Andrew Burke Morris
Born 09/01/2001 in New York, NY
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Texas Tech
Drafted in the 4th round (114th overall) by the Minnesota Twins in 2022 (signed for $500,000).

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Morris transferred to Texas Tech from Colorado Mesa University. The 6-foot, 195-pound righthander found himself in a starting role with the Red Raiders in 2022, posting an 8-2 record with a 4.58 ERA. With a delivery that includes a deep shoulder tilt, Morris releases his 92-95 mph fastball from a high three-quarters slot producing life up in the zone. He likes to put hitters away with his 80-83 mph downward breaker, a pitch he also does a fine job landing in the middle of counts. Morris has trouble commanding his changeup, but it’s usable when located to lefthanded hitters. Morris projects to handle a multi-inning role at the next level, and evaluators were encouraged with his production in the Big 12.

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BA Grade/Risk: 45/Medium.

Track Record: Morris is yet another in the seemingly long-line of mid-round Twins pitching finds who follow a similar trajectory. They’re drafted, they then quickly add velocity while also throwing plenty of strikes. In Morris’ case, he pitched three years at Colorado Mesa before transferring to Texas Tech, where he was the Friday starter in 2022. His fastball gained 2-3 mph since turning pro, and he leapt from High-A Cedar Rapids to Triple-A St. Paul in a three-month span in 2024. Morris missed time in 2023 with biceps tendinitis but had no issues in 2024.

Scouting Report: Morris has no dominant pitch and doesn’t have true bat-missing stuff, but he has plus control and the ability to force hitters to protect the entire strike zone. He uses a very north-south approach. Morris’ 93-95 mph fringe-average fastball predominantly works up in the zone. Morris can reach back for 97-98, but it doesn’t have exceptional life. He works to his glove side with his above-average 84-86 mph slider, and then armside with a fringe-average 88-90 mph changeup that pairs well with his fastball and slider. Morris also added a hard, 90 mph above-average cutter, and he’ll drop in a fringe-average, slow, 12-to-6, mid-70s curveball as a way to steal early-count strikes, especially against lefthanded hitters. Morris throws everything for strikes, which helps him work deeper into games. Without ever topping 100 pitches, he worked six-plus innings 11 times in 24 starts in 2024.

The Future: Morris is a perfect depth starter who should spend the majority of the 2025 season at Triple-A St. Paul but should be on call to fill in whenever needed. He will need to figure out a pitch to get more swings and misses to project as more than a No. 5 or up-and-down starter, but his control and pitch mix mean he’s ready to fill that role soon.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 45 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Cutter: 55 | Control: 60.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 45 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Cutter: 55 | Control: 60.

Draft Prospects

School: Texas Tech Committed/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 20.9
Morris transferred to Texas Tech from Colorado Mesa University. The 6-foot, 195-pound righthander found himself in a starting role with the Red Raiders in 2022, posting an 8-2 record with a 4.58 ERA. With a delivery that includes a deep shoulder tilt, Morris releases his 92-95 mph fastball from a high three-quarters slot producing life up in the zone. He likes to put hitters away with his 80-83 mph downward breaker, a pitch he also does a fine job landing in the middle of counts. Morris has trouble commanding his changeup, but it’s usable when located to lefthanded hitters. Morris projects to handle a multi-inning role at the next level, and evaluators were encouraged with his production in the Big 12.

Career Transactions

St. Paul Saints activated RHP Andrew Morris from the 7-day injured list.
St. Paul Saints placed RHP Andrew Morris on the 7-day injured list.
Minnesota Twins invited non-roster RHP Andrew Morris to spring training.
St. Paul Saints activated RHP Andrew Morris.
St. Paul Saints transferred RHP Andrew Morris to the Development List.
RHP Andrew Morris assigned to St. Paul Saints from Wichita Wind Surge.
Wichita Wind Surge activated RHP Andrew Morris.
RHP Andrew Morris assigned to Wichita Wind Surge from Cedar Rapids Kernels.
RHP Andrew Morris assigned to Cedar Rapids Kernels from Fort Myers Mighty Mussels.
RHP Andrew Morris assigned to Cedar Rapids Kernels from Fort Myers Mighty Mussels.
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels placed RHP Andrew Morris on the 7-day injured list. Right bicep tendinitis.