Rising Star: 2019 infielder Bailey Morris (2/24)

Rising Star: 2019 infielder Bailey Morris (2/24)

Feb 24, 2015 by Brentt Eads
Rising Star: 2019 infielder Bailey Morris (2/24)

Amazing how many elite 2019 players are coming to our attention and one that could be off the market fairly quickly is a quality infielder from Virginia who is on everyone’s radar.

She’s getting looks from ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC programs and we expect her to blow up this year…

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Bailey is already hearing from ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC programs.
Bailey is already hearing from ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC programs.

Name: BAILEY MORRIS
High School: Fairfax (currently at Lanier Middle School)
City: Fairfax
State: 
Va.
Grad Year: 2019
Club: Team Glory – Seidel 14U
Position(s): 3B/SS
Height: 5-4
GPA: 3.8

Club Stats (fall 2014): batting average of .471, on-base percentage of .615.

Scouting Report: Line drive, gap power with good all-around athletic abilities. On defense has smooth hands and a quick release which will improve with age and experience. Excellent raw materials and a high ceiling to improve and versatile enough to play anywhere in the infield. Hard worker who’s already getting advanced athletic training (see video below).  

College: uncommitted
Recruiting Situation: “There are no official offers yet; however, my coach has been contacted by University of Alabama and University of Oklahoma assistant coaches regarding my play on the field.”

Camps: “I have also received invites to camps and correspondence from the following schools: North Carolina, Oklahoma, Georgia Tech, Florida State, Florida and Ohio State.”

“I was invited and attended the 2014 OnDeck Softball Colorado National Jamboree last year as a 7th grader. I have been invited back for the 2015 OnDeck Softball Colorado National Jamboree this summer.”

What is your favorite bat: “My favorite bat was the 2012 Easton Stealth Speed FP11ST10. I love that bat because it was evenly weighted and I loved the way the bat felt when I hit the ball. Unfortunately, I had to get rid of it because I had a crack in it.”
What bat does your team use? “I use a 2014 Easton Mako. My teammates use several different bats including the Easton Mako, Louisville Slugger Xeno and several models of DeMarini bats.”
What is your favorite brand of cleats? “Nike.”
What is the uniform brand you prefer? “Mizuno.”

Video Highlights:

On-field plays:

… and in the gym: