SAL1 Rome Emperors

Josh Morris Activated

Published on June 25, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA - Former Georgia Bulldog and Cartersville native, Josh Morris has been activated and joins the Rome Braves today.

Morris is a Cartersville High School graduate where he played baseball with Will Startup, a former UGA player and Rome Braves player, who now is at AAA Richmond.

Morris has just concluded his impressive career at the University of Georgia. As a freshman, the right-handed hitter batted .319 with 16 homeruns and 71 RBI. His sophomore year, he batted .273 with 12 homers and 45 RBI. He dominated the UGA record books as a junior with a .309 batting average, 23 homeruns and 68 RBI. Morris finished his collegiate run as the Bulldog's all-time homerun leader with 51.

Morris was selected by the Braves in the 12th round of the 2006 Amateur Draft.

Rome concludes their home stand this afternoon against the Charleston RiverDogs. For ticket information call 706-378-5144 or fans can purchase online at www.romebraves.com.

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