Bryan Morris
Born: 3/28/1987 in Woodbury, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-09-14 | Final Game: 2017-06-22
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Avery Bryan Morris
Biography
Bryan Morris, born in 1987, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2012 until 2017. Known for his solid pitching ability, Morris finished his career with a record of 20 wins and 12 losses, complemented by an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.13. During his time in the league, he accumulated a total of 168 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to miss bats and control the game on the mound. Additionally, he recorded one save, highlighting his versatility as a pitcher.
Morris played in an era characterized by a focus on power pitching and the increasing specialization of relief roles. His contributions were significant for the teams he played for, as he combined a reliable fastball with effective secondary pitches, making him a valuable asset in both starting and relief situations. Though his career was relatively brief, his performance reflected the evolving landscape of baseball pitching during the 2010s, a time when players like him helped bridge the gap between traditional starter roles and the modern bullpen-centric approach.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 12 | 231 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 236.0 | 223 | 82 | 22 | 101 | 168 | 3.13 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1.80 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | PIT | NL | 5 | 7 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.0 | 57 | 25 | 28 | 37 | 3.46 | -1693.7 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 4 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.7 | 33 | 3 | 12 | 36 | 0.66 | 724.5 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 25 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 3.80 | -1296.3 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 5 | 4 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.0 | 67 | 22 | 26 | 47 | 3.14 | 510.5 |
| 2016 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.7 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 3.06 | -1017.9 |
| 2017 | SFG | NL | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 24 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 6.43 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PIT | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | PIT | NL | 55 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | MIA | NL | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | SFG | NL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NLDS1 | PIT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NLDS1 | PIT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 231 | 0 | 9 | 38 | 3 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PIT | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | PIT | P | 55 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | MIA | P | 39 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | PIT | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIA | P | 67 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | MIA | P | 24 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SFN | P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 231 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIA | NL | $1,350,000 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | $531,500 |
| 2014 | PIT | NL | $511,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,393,000 | ||