The Atlanta Braves acquired Morris in a June trade from the New York Mets.
Morris was initially drafted by the Mets in the 10th round of the 2010 draft out of high school in the Virgin Islands. Interestingly, one of the four players that attended the same school that have made the major leagues was actually drafted that same year as Jabari Blash was selected out of Miami Dade Community College in the 8th round.
The Mets sent Morris to their Gulf Coast League affiliate to begin his professional career. He made 8 appearances, throwing 24 2/3 innings with a 2.