Brian
Morrell

May 2017

Morrell is 6-foot-0, with an athletic build. He is a five-year varsity player and the reigning Carl Yastrzmski Award Winner. He dominated and fired his fifth career no-hitter with 15 strikeouts. He has a smooth and repeatable delivery. Has a leg kick that is roughly shoulder height. At his balance point, he has a slightly bent back leg. He has a very good stride for his height and throws with a high release point. He gets good extension. He hit 95 on two pitches, but worked mainly in the 88-92 MPH territory. He has a devastating 12/6 curveball at 76 MPH. He also mixed in a few 84-85 MPH changeups with slight lateral movement. Maintained velocity late into game. Very good athlete that fields position well.

August 3, 2016

RHP Brian Morrell (NY) started for Rangers at the East Coast Pro Showcase in Tampa, FL. 88-91, 92. Arm-side sink. Flashed CB w/ hard break at 77-81. Notre Dame recruit.

Morrell stands 6-foot-0, 175-pounds with a lean projectable body-type. On the mound he uses an unorthodox high leg-lift that should be controlled more, high-hand separation with a loose, clean arm action, quick arm circle. Throws from a high-3/4 slot, long stride, releases ball over front knee in great position. Curveball has signs of plus shape and with a fastball already topping 88 mph (sits 83-86) there's a lot to like about this young rising sophomore.