Tricia Leines

Andrew, starting pitcher against the Toronto Blue Jays, threw three scoreless innings, allowing only one hit, zero walks and struck out three, including All-Stars Anthony Santander and Bo Bichette.

Steve Kornacki, MLB reporter, talked to Andrew after the game and as well as speaking with the Twins General Manager, Rocco Baldelli in this article, Morris caps strong camp with scoreless outing: ‘Pretty lights out’ https://www.mlb.com/news/andrew-morris-impresses-twins-in-grapefruit-league-play

“When Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli was asked if he expected to see Morris called up in 2025, he said, “If he’s throwing the ball like this, I would absolutely expect to see him at some point this year. …”

“He’s pitched pretty lights out. He’s used all of his pitches. They all look like where he wants them. He’s been very productive. He’s got a lot of different weapons. He’s got a fastball that cuts on hitters. He’s got pretty good command and is a good adjustment-maker.”

Sport Illustrated’s, Will Regatz, headlined Andrew when reporting the most information of the Tuesday Twin’s game. Andrew Morris deals, Jose Miranda homers in Twins’ loss to Blue Jays. https://www.si.com/mlb/twins/minnesota-twins-news/twins-announce-3-moves-as-spring-training-roster-is-trimmed-to-45-01jp3fj7yer6

Video of Andrew’s Three Strikeouts: https://www.mlb.com/twins/video/andrew-morris-fans-three-across-three-innings?t=spring-training

Meet Andrew Morris: Top 10 Twins Prospect Continues To Rack Up Ks, Open Eyes This Spring, headlines Baseball Americas update by Josh Norris, https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/meet-andrew-morris-top-10-twins-prospect-continues-to-rack-up-ks-open-eyes-this-spring/

“On Tuesday, Twins righthander Andrew Morris spun three shutout innings against the Blue Jays. His fastball sat in the mid 90s, and he allowed one hit and struck out three before yielding to Louis Varland. Two of Morris’ strikeouts were swinging, and he got four more swinging strikes before his day ended.

The whiffs came on a variety of pitches, too. One was one a four-seam fastball. Another was on a sinker. Two were on cutters. His sweeper and changeup each got a swing and miss. That’s six whiffs on five pitch types.

Through three starts, Morris has yet to yield a run, but Tuesday’s turn was the first time he’d struck out multiple hitters. Two of those Ks came against all-stars: Bo Bichette swung through a 95 mph sinker and Anthony Santander stared at a 95 mph four-seamer. Another veteran, outfielder Daulton Varsho, missed a 96 mph heater down the chute.

A start ago, Morris lone strikeout victim was Braves backstop Sandy Leon, a big league veteran with a World Series ring. The start before that, in his Grapefruit League debut, Morris rung up Spencer Torkelson, the No. 1 overall pick from the 2020 draft.

If you’re keeping tabs, Morris’ five strikeouts this spring include two all-stars, a World Series champion and a player talented enough to warrant the top selection in a draft. Oh, and Varsho too.”

Andrew’s wife, Anaya, her family, and I were in the stands to cheer for Andrew. Also in the crowd were fellow high school baseball teammate and his parents. What a thrill to be there and route with family and friends. I am overjoyed for Andrew. What a fun journey!