Austin Morris

Photo by: Crimson Tide Photos / UA Athletics

2025

An imposing right-hander with power stuff that appeared in 18 games out of the bullpen for the Crimson Tide
Responsible for a 6.64 ERA (15 ER/20.1 IP) with a 3-0 record
Produced at least one strikeout in 12 of his 18 games
Dominated the Trojans out of the bullpen on May 6, not allowing a hit while striking out two in 2.1 scoreless innings
Earned the win on April 22, striking out two while inducing a strike 'em out, throw 'em out double play to halt a Samford rally
Induced an important double play to help Alabama to a 4-1 win over Mississippi State on April 12
Provided important relief innings, going 2.1 scoreless frames against then-No. 23 Southern Miss on April 8
Handed the win after picking up the final two outs of the eighth against then-No. 16 Auburn on April 5
Notched a season-best four strikeouts against top-ranked Tennessee on March 21
Picked up a strikeout in a scoreless inning against South Alabama on March 18, earning the win
Matched his season-high on March 2 with 2.0 scoreless innings against North Dakota State
Went for 2.0 clean frames against Alabama State on Feb. 19

Earned more playing time as the season wore on, appearing in 14 total games out of the bullpen
Finished with a 2-0 record and a 4.74 ERA (13 ER/24.2 IP) in his first season of action
Struck out 21 compared to nine walks
Secured his first career win with 3.0 scoreless relief innings that included one hit and four strikeouts against Middle Tennessee on Feb. 20
Made his Crimson Tide debut against Manhattan on Feb. 17, tossing 1.0 scoreless inning

Attended Mortimer Jordan High School in Kimberly
Rated as the No. 8 right-handed pitcher and No. 19 overall prospect in Alabama by Perfect Game USA
Prep Baseball Report's 12^th-ranked right-hander and No. 27 prospect in the state
Named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) Class 6A All-State Second Team as a senior
Finished 4-1 with six saves and a 1.17 ERA while batting .344 with eight home runs, 34 RBI and 27 runs in 2022
Selected to play in the 2021 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) North-South All-Star Game
Earned a spot on the AHSAA's Class 6A All-Area 12 Team as a junior
Finished 7-2 with a 2.30 ERA across 12 appearances (11 starts) in 2021
Struck out 71 compared to 23 walks in 51.2 innings of work during his junior campaign
Added six doubles, two triples and a pair of home runs to go with 35 RBI and 22 runs in 37 games at the plate in that 2021 season
Appeared in six games with three starts, going 3-1 with a 2.10 ERA and 33 strikeouts across 23.1 frames as a sophomore
Batted .304 in 13 games during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season
A multi-sport athlete who also played basketball and football for the Blue Devils