July 10th, 2023 Adam Berry @ adamdberry Share ST. PETERSBURG -- After taking a trio of position players on Day 1 of the MLB Draft, the Rays began Day 2 by selecting a pair of collegiate hitters then selected six straight pitchers, including one Tampa Bay-area high school product. If they exceed the $150,000 mark, that added amount will be deducted from their bonus pool. Captain Morgan has his new destination @tremorgann To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. ST. PETERSBURG -- After taking a trio of position players on Day 1 of the MLB Draft, the Rays began Day 2 by selecting a pair of collegiate hitters then selected six straight pitchers, including one Tampa Bay-area high school product. 19 overall pick, received a full-slot signing bonus of $3,880,100, according to MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis. He was arguably the best offensive contributor on a Virginia Tech team that featured the number nine overall pick in Gavin Cross a season ago. Player profile for Tre' Morgan (First Baseman) Bonuses Bonuses Odds Odds. 28 Cowinn Helaire, OL Elyjah Thurmon reacts to 'amazing' Bayou Splash offer, 2023 LSU Tigers Snapshot Profile: No. His wide base at the plate does lead to some balance concerns at times, but he does manage to barrel up the ball often and has shown true average power to the pull side. Rounds 3-10 will then begin at 2 p.m. The biggest question with Groover is where the heck he is gonna play. 88 overall pick. October 3. The arm is below average, so his overall defensive profile will probably never be better than average, but his success in wood bat summer leagues prove he wont struggle with that part of the transition to pro ball. Morgan is the fifth Tiger to be selected in this years draft after his teammates Paul SKenes, Dylan Crews, Ty Floyd and Grant Taylor were all drafted last night. He isnt afraid to drop down a bunt for a hit and plays a high quality short with plenty of range. His receiving ability has improved greatly over the past couple years and his arm is certainly above average. But until he starts hitting for more power and becomes more polished defensively in the outfield, the path for him to reach that potential outcome will be tight. Hit a team-high .556 (5-for-9) in the NCAA Super Regional vs. Kentucky with one double, two homers, three RBI and four runs hit two homers in Game 1 of the Super Regional, marking his second career two-homer game; the first came earlier this season (May 14) vs. Mississippi State 2023 Second-Team All-Louisiana Rounds 3-10 continue on Monday, and the draft will conclude Tuesday with . Tre' Morgan was been a revelation for the LSU Tigers in the 2023 College Baseball season. 34. Prospects of the Week: Arizona Fall League Week 5, Arizona Fall League Week 6 and Season Recap, If Tre Morgan is on this list than Cj Kayfus needs to be. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 8 in hits and No. Another thing that makes MLB teams drool over Morgan other than his timely hitting, athleticism and his defensive prowess is his versatility on the field. That is the big question with Reilly. The No. The ball really jumps when he makes contact and he hit for a .375 average a season ago while showing an approach that allows him to use all fields and drive the ball all over the ballpark. 188 Draft prospects makeup may be more impressive than any of his individual tools. But his 60-grade defense rates better than anything else, as hes a sure-handed shortstop who may wind up at second base or as a do-it-all utility infielder given his average arm strength and range. His pitch recognition really improved as the 2022 season progressed and he now projects to have an above-average hit tool when it was probably just below-average early in the season. 1 overall pick. Contact/Follow us@LSUTigersWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Louisiana State news, notes, and opinions. Ricci said the Rays were on Harrison early and noted the benefits of being based in such a baseball-rich area like Tampa Bay.\n\n**Quotable:** We think it's a really good fit with the Rays' pitching development program and Trevor, so we're excited to add him. _\\-\\- Ricci_","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2023-06-24T17:03:11.037Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-06/24/845fed1d-b21f44c3-a06c22be-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4","type":"video","description":"Trevor Harrison is a right-handed pitcher from Mitchell High School","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:00:52","slug":"2023-draft-trevor-harrison-rhp","tags":[{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"mlb-draft","title":"MLB Draft","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"alexa","title":"alexa","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-807314","title":"Trevor Harrison","person":{"__ref":"Person:807314"},"type":"player"}],"thumbnail":{"__typename":"Thumbnail","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/{formatInstructions}/mlb/xbwiwk2ckegongyfpbxh"},"title":"2023 Draft: Trevor Harrison, RHP","relativeSiteUrl":"/video/2023-draft-trevor-harrison-rhp"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**Round 6, 183rd overall: T.J. Nichols, RHP, Arizona** \n**Slot value: $307,300** \n**Notable skill:** Nichols throws tw**o intriguing pitches: a fastball that averages 95 mph and can touch 98, albeit without a lot of movement, along with a mid-80s slider that can be effective. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. On the day I watched him he sat 92-94 with his fastball, but there are reports of him being up to 98 with it. He is a guy who makes great reads on the bases, regularly moving first to second on a ball in the dirt and is an overall elite baserunner. Eligibility restrictions apply. LSU right-hander Ty Floyd selected 38th overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, LSU baseball sees four of its current players selected on first day, Tre' Morgan III, expected to sign with Tampa Bay Rays, says goodbye to LSU. Morgan finished the 2023 campaign with a .316 batting average with 15 doubles, nine home runs and 53 RBIs. Predictions Predictions. \n","providerName":"Twitter","providerUrl":"https://twitter.com","type":"oembed","width":550,"contentType":"rich"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**By the numbers:** The left-handed hitter has great hand-eye coordination, which allows him to make contact on all kinds of pitches, but he produces uninspiring exit velocities and hits a lot of ground balls. He has a very well balanced and controlled delivery that does create some cross-body action despite a pretty traditional 3/4 arm slot. Brandon Sproat, RHP, Florida The New York Mets seem to be starting a concerning trend of failing to come to terms with highly selected college arms, failing to sign Kumar Rocker in the first round in 2021 and watching Sproat head back to campus after being a third round pick this past draft (he was also the highest unsigned pick in 2019, electing to go to school rather than signing with the Texas Rangers who selected him in the seventh). Local connection: The top prospect from Mitchell High in this Draft was Aidan Miller, who went to the Phillies in the first round. I guess you could say he was one of the room's favorite players to talk about this week, so we're really excited. -- Ricci. Quotable: We got a chance to sit down and meet with him at the Combine, and were very impressed with just where he is in his baseball development. -- Ricci. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Morgan's raw defensively in the outfield but has the tools (athleticism and speed) to become a good defender in a corner outfield spot in the future. A Louisiana State University star baseball player has become the fifth Tiger to be drafted in the big leagues. 58), right-handed pitcher Grant Taylor (No. He has shown the ability to stay inside the baseball and really drive it the other way, but his future is likely as a power hitting pull bat. There is a ton of late effort in his delivery, which is the only reason he is not in the top 10 right now, as there is real risk he winds up in a bullpen long term. Carson Montgomery, RHP, Florida State With a repeatable lower 3/4 delivery and solid build, there is little doubt Montgomery looks like a starting pitcher, but consistency and in-game results remain the two big stepping stones. July 1, 2022: 1B Tre' Morgan and assigned . His short arm delivery initially leaves you concerned it is a reliever profile, but he holds his stuff deep into starts. He has been primarily used as a multi-inning reliever but will likely be the Friday night arm for Vandy this season where he will need to demonstrate better command if he is going to convince teams he can be a long term starting pitcher. And we're excited. Despite plus stuff, he has found himself relegated to mid-week starter duties for Florida State and has a career ERA of 4.83 with the Seminoles. BATON ROUGE, La. 48. While it is still rather early, it is never TOO early to start prepping for the MLB Draft. 88 overall pick in the third round of the 2023 MLB Draft. 88 overall selection. July 26, 2023 'Let's go': Twins ink first-round pick Jenkins before deadline. That is an exercise in futility and a disservice to the players themselves. Morgan also has a team-high in triples (4). He racked up 85 hits, 53 RBIs and nine home runs in 269 at-bats. The 2023 LSU Tigers baseball team was filled with stars, and one of them has found a new home at the next level. 5 in the SEC in hit-by-pitch (15), No. Jacob Wilson, SS, Grand Canyon The son of former MLB All-Star infielder Jack Wilson, Jacob is a chip off the old block. July 2, 2022: USAB Stars Team activated 1B Tre' Morgan. Tre Morgan Leads LSU Tigers Into SEC Tournament Not your typical first baseman, Morgan has excelled there for the Tigers over his career, and in 2023 he's been stellar for the 42-13 Tigers, who are preparing to face No.11 seed Georgia on Wednesday in the SEC Tournament. 137 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, though he hasn't made the latest Top 300 list by ESPN's Kiley McDaniel. I have put high floor grades on Longhorn starters each of the previous two years in Ty Madden and Pete Hansen, Witt makes it a third year in a row I will be doing that. . MLB Draft: 2023 3rdRound (No. By the numbers: The 23-year-old ran his heater up to 97 mph and mixed in a slider to strike out 112 batters in 85 innings over 15 starts this spring. He did hit eight home runs between the collegiate season and his summer on the Cape, so there is some pop in the bat, although he will always likely be just below average in the power category. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 2021 Season Tre' Morgan Tre' Morgan Age: 21 Full name John Morgan Born 07/16/2002 in New Orleans, LA Profile Ht. He walked at more than double the rate he struck out a season ago and has a knack for finding the gap and taking an extra base. 4 in base hits, No. His front foot is off the ground a long time, but he doesnt get caught off balance as much as you might think and has excellent zone recognition. The bat speed is also elite, while the bat is long through the zone meaning he is able to still barrel up the ball even when his timing is a bit off. Wyatt Langford, OF, Florida The tradition of power hitting Gators outfielders continues with Langford. I guess you could say he was one of the room's favorite players to talk about this week, so we're really excited. _\\-\\- Ricci_","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2023-07-07T19:03:37.281Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"https://darkroom-clips.mlb.com/d94fc690-7583-4486-bad0-6b2e51941d05.mp4","type":"video","description":"Draft grades for Tre' Morgan","displayAsVideoGif":true,"duration":"00:00:11","slug":"tre-morgan-2023-draft-grades","tags":[{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"data-visualization","title":"data visualization","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-691003","title":"Tre' Morgan","person":{"__ref":"Person:691003"},"type":"player"}],"thumbnail":{"__typename":"Thumbnail","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/{formatInstructions}/mlb/o8dorkazrscze8qcs3ne"},"title":"Tre' Morgan 2023 Draft Grades","relativeSiteUrl":"/video/tre-morgan-2023-draft-grades"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**Round 4, 120th overall: Hunter Haas, SS, Texas A&M** \n**Slot value: $552,500** \n**Notable skill:** According to MLB Pipeline, the No. https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/2023/07/10/lsu-baseball-tre-morgan-tampa-bay-rays-2023-mlb-draft/, LOOK: Former LSU star Alex Bregman showed up to an Astros game wearing a Dylan Crews shirt, LSU stars Angel Reese, Dylan Crews win Corbett Award, NEW: LSU baseball lands Alabama ace Luke Holman in transfer portal, LSU baseball's Hayden Travinski named 2023 Shreveport Sportsperson of the Year, Former LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri to be inducted into Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, LSU baseball legend Paul Byrd to be inducted into Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, 3 LSU players and Kim Mulkey make All-Louisiana Team, LSU offers 2024 4-star offensive lineman from Georgia, 2023 LSU Tigers Snapshot Profile: No. Every . SECFreshman of the Week (April 26, 2021). Although he has been a first baseman for most of his career, Morgan played most of his games in left field. Extremely talented player who emerged as one of the top players in the SEC as a true freshman in 2021 and has enjoyed a tremendous three-year LSU career, culminating it with the 2023 College World Series title has started in all 194 LSU games in which he has played, posting a .332 (256-for-771) career batting average with 49 doubles, nine triples, 20 homers, 149 RBI and 180 runs ranked No. Travis Honeyman, OF, Boston College If you are looking for a guy with big tools, look elsewhere. Cole Carrigg, SS/3B/OF, San Diego State Carrigg has played double-digit games at second, third, short, and centerfield in his career thus far in his career for San Diego State, while also seeing time in left, on the mound, and even behind the plate. July 26, 2023. That shows up in his slash line, as he slashed .332/.424/.497 with only 20 home runs over 194 games in three seasons with LSU. RBI: 8 vs. Southern (2/21/23). Will Sanders, P, South. "As soon as I heard, 'You're a Tampa Bay Ray,' I got chills. On the other side, a vast majority of those strikeouts have come on offspeed offerings, and he has shown the ability to barrel up quality fastballs. 239 Draft prospect has the look of a reliever despite his 6-foot-5 build, projection and velocity, however, given his command issues and lower arm slot. See Also: 2023 MLB Draft Database. The slot value for Morgans selection sits at around $783,800, but it is not known what Morgan and the Tampa Bay organization have agreed upon. Within the first ten rounds of the draft, each slot is assigned a certain value. Ryan Lasko, OF, Rutgers Rutgers isnt exactly a baseball powerhouse, but Lasko is doing his best to help make them relevant. Given the position transition and the fact he was a utility player with sporadic playing time a season ago, Dickey has a lot riding on his production this season. 50. - LSU first baseman/outfielder Tre' Morgan was selected Monday by the Tampa Bay Rays in the third round of the MLB Draft. MLB.com has Morgan ranked as the 137 prospect ahead of the 2023 MLB Draft. He hit nearly .330 a season ago, but there is plenty of swing-and-miss in the bat, although it does have true plus raw power in it too. Morgan also made the U.S. Collegiate National Team following his sophomore campaign and was an All-SEC defensive team selection that same season. 47. Home Runs: 2 vs. Kentucky (6/10/23 NCAA Super Regional); 2 vs. Miss. USAB Stars Team activated 1B Tre' Morgan. BATON ROUGE, La The 2023 MLB Draft is scheduled to begin Sunday, July 9 and there's a high chance an LSU baseball player hears their name called first overall. Super glad to be out here and experience the . Picks . There is some hip load and the swing can get long and lofty, but the bat head is quick and he does use the whole field. Hits: 5 at Tennessee (3/27/21) Geoff Pontes. Tre' Morgan had an exceptional 2023 season with the LSU Tigers, helping them win the College World Series title. Rounds 3-10 continue on Monday, and the draft will conclude Tuesday with Rounds 11-20 beginning at 1 p.m. CT. The true lefty, who bats and throws left-handed, from New Orleans, LA, was a huge piece of LSUs championship run this season. LSU first baseman/outfielder Tre' Morgan was selected Monday by the Tampa Bay Rays in the third round of the MLB Draft. In the field he is inconsistent, there are days he looks like a no-brainer to stick at third, then there are days he truly struggles at the position, so what a team thinks of his defensive future will be a big factor into how high he goes in the draft. 2021 MLB Draft Scouting Report Sam Bachman, Miami (Ohio) University. Despite that, there is still some swing and miss in his game and his offensive production comes primarily from his power, but that is a potential plus tool. Quotable: We think with a little tick up in stuff, his stuff has a chance to play up. He started at third base as a freshman at Arizona State in 2021, lost the starting job and transferred to Texas A&M as a junior to be their starting shortstop. 36. If he can continue making consistent contact at the plate, he could be a guy who flirts with becoming a day one guy thanks to his ability to drive the ball while playing a quality center field. The Four Most Impressive Draft Classes Thus Far Underclassman Watch List - Month One, 2021 Underclassman Watch List - Month One, 2021 College Baseball. Those are the primary tools that make Bradfield so special, but he is more than that. Tre' Morgan 1B/LF: Morgan is the No. Voted to the 2023 College World Series All-Tournament Team, batting .344 (11-for-32) with three doubles, one triple, six RBI and six runs 33. Ultimately, Pittsburgh won the right to have the first selection, with Washington finishing right behind them at No. Morgan has the athleticism and bat-to-ball skills to be a starting caliber player at the major league level. Wake Forest defeated LSU 3-2. Batted .385 (5-for-13) in the Arkansas series (March 24-25) with one triple, one homer, two RBI and five runs Morgan almost certainly won't ever hit enough home runs to play first base at the major league level, despite his defensive prowess at the position being his greatest strength. 2021 Second-Team All-SEC 21. I think he's just lacked consistency, but when you see him good, his stuff is really, really good. -- Ricci.
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