Jim Morris knows how to get the most out of his players. The two-time champion entering his 23rd season as head coach of the Hurricanes has had more than 150 players go on to play professionally. But Morris might be reaching a bit too far when it comes to junior catcher Zack Collins.
“I need him to hit about .800,” Morris said of his star hitter at Tuesday’s media day.
“He’s obviously joking. He knows that. At least I hope he knows that,” Collins said.
Morris laughed after his ludicrous demand but was serious about needing Collins to perform at the plate this season.