Morris Joins Staff in Havana
Jason Morris has been hired by Calgary to take over as the Havana Cigars new pitching coach. Havana is the Short A team in Calgary’s system. Morris played 9 seasons in Calgary, 6 as the team’s closer.
“I am pleased to announce that Jason is rejoining our organization,” said GM Kevin Dickson. “He was a great player for us and he showed last year that he would make a great coach.”
Morris left Calgary in 2038 and bounced around the BBA the next 4 seasons. Last year he signed a minor league deal with the Pioneers and split his time between Quebec and Duluth. He went 5-3 with 12 saves and threw 70 innings. When the team indicated that they would hire him as a coach, he announced his retirement as a player at the end of the season.
“I enjoyed working with the younger guys last year and when they talked to me about transitioning into coaching I thought it was time,” Morris said.
A 2 time All Star, Morris ranks 4th in Calgary with 228 saves. His career numbers with the Pioneers are 44-48-228, 3.62 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. While he never won a title with Calgary he did win a Landis with Las Vegas in 2040 when he was 5-0 with a 2.37 ERA.
