Adam Morgan, Pitcher
Date of Birth: 2/27/1990
Birthplace: Marietta, Georgia
College: University of Alabama
Nickname: Mo
Adam Morgan, pitcher, was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2011. He pitched in their minor league system from 2011 through 2014. During that time, he had a 13-22 record and 269 strikeouts to 79 walks in 290.2 innings in 56 games.
Morgan had rotator cuff surgery in January, 2014, and he missed most of the 2014 season, pitching in just six games in the minors. He pitched in 15 games with the Phillies in 2015. He finished the season with a 5-7 record, 49 strikeouts to 17 walks, and a 4.48 ERA in 84.1 innings.
In 2016, Morgan had a 6.04 ERA in 23 games with the Phillies. He had 2 wins to 11 losses and 95 strikeouts to 29 walks in 113.1 innings.
As a relief pitcher in 37 games with the Phillies in 2017, Morgan had 3 wins and 3 losses, 63 strikeouts to 18 walks, and a 4.12 ERA in 54.2 innings.
Morgan pitched out of the bullpen in 2018. In 67 games, he had 1 save, 50 strikeouts to 22 walks, and a 3.83 ERA in 49.1 innings.
Morgan spent time on the DL in 2019 with a flexor strain. He finished the season with 3 wins and 3 losses, 29 strikeouts to 10 walks, and a 3.94 ERA in 29.2 innings in 40 games.
Morgan pitched in 17 games in 2020. He finished the season with no wins and 1 loss, 16 strikeouts to 6 walks, and a 5.54 ERA in 13.0 innings.
Morgan became a free agent on October 30, 2020. He signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs on February 12, 2021. He finished the 2021 season with 2 wins and 1 loss, 28 strikeouts to 12 walks, and a 4.26 ERA in 25.1 innings in 34 games. He also pitched in 15 games in the minors.
Morgan became a free agent again on November 4, 2021. He signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros on March 22, 2022. He was released on May 1st.
Career pitching statistics for Morgan through 2021 include:
- 233 games played
- 369.2 innings pitched
- 15-28 win-loss record
- 330 strikeouts to 114 walks
- 4.80 ERA
Sources for Information
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