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James Samuel Morris Jr. (born January 19, 1964) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for two seasons with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Although brief, Morris' career is noted for making his MLB debut at the age of 35 and after undergoing several arm surgeries.
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Oct 27, 2020 · As it turns out, Jim Morris, who pitched 21 games for the Rays over two seasons, didn’t have the easiest go of things following the events of The Rookie. In the two decades since his last pitch in the big leagues, Morris has battled Parkinson’s disease and addiction issues.
His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Jim Morris baseball stats page.
Apr 19, 2018 · Jim Morris' life was so remarkable, they made a Disney movie out of it. This is the unbelievable true story of how one man made the big leagues at the age of 35.
James Samuel Morris. Born: 1/19/1964 in Brownwood, TX. Draft: 1983, Milwaukee Brewers, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 4. Debut: 9/18/1999.
Jim Morris is no stranger to big dreams. Since he was five years old, he passionately yearned to play baseball in the major leagues. However, despite all his hard work and determination, a series of unfortunate events and injuries scuttled his career before he was twenty-five.
A 35-year-old science teacher and father of three, coaching a rag-tag high school baseball team in a small Texas town, makes a deal with his players that if they can somehow win their district championship, he will try out for a Major League Baseball team.
From teacher and coach to major league baseball player, Jim “The Rookie” Morris' incredible life journey is a testimony to the power of dreams and goals. Morris became one of the oldest rookies to ever play MLB in 1999.
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