Cody Morris Stats & Scouting Report — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects

Track Record: Morris missed his freshman season at South Carolina due to Tommy John surgery before bouncing back to have a solid college career. Morris has continued to deal with injuries in pro ball, including a shoulder strain that cost him the first half of 2022, and has thrown just 171.1 innings in the minor leagues. However, when he's been healthy he's been impressive and he made his major league debut in September and was a part of the Guardians' playoff roster.

Scouting Report: Morris has a strong build and a powerful arm. His fastball reaches the upper 90s and sat at 95 mph in 2022. He mixes in a changeup, a sharp curveball and a cutter, which he added to his arsenal in 2021. His changeup is above-average and both his cutter has quickly become a crucial pitch, accounting for about a third of his pitches. He pitches with average control, but when he's at his best, he shows even better command.

The Future: Injuries have been Morris' greatest obstacle as a professional and he hasn't had a full season since 2019. Despite that, he's gotten to the big leagues and shown he can have success at the level. He has the stuff to start, but as a 26-year-old who's never thrown more than 90 innings in a season (including college), a role in the bullpen may be where Morris fits best. He'll have a chance to start 2023 back with the Guardians.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 60. Curveball: 45. Cutter: 50. Changeup: 45. Control: 50.