Parker Morin

Parker M. Morin (born July 2, 1991) is an American professional baseball catcher and bullpen catcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball.

Parker Morin
Morin with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2018
Kansas City Royals – No. 70
Catcher / Bullpen catcher
Born: (1991-07-02) July 2, 1991
Richmond, Virginia
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
WBSC Premier12
Silver medal – second place 2015 Tokyo Team

Morin grew up in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, before his family moved to Utah when he was in the seventh grade.[1] He graduated from Park City High School in Park City, Utah. He enrolled at the College of Southern Idaho, where he played college baseball for the Southern Idaho Golden Eagles.[2] After two seasons, Morin transferred to the University of Utah to continue his college baseball career with the Utah Utes.[3]

The Kansas City Royals selected Morin in the 14th round of the 2012 MLB draft.[4] He played in their minor league system,[5][6] and played for the United States national baseball team in the 2015 WBSC Premier12.[7] In 2019, he played for the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[8]

References
  1. "From Miner to Ute".
  2. writer, David Bashore Times-News. "Southern Idaho catcher Morin lifting his game". Twin Falls Times-News. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  3. "Parker Morin catching on quickly at Utah". ParkRecord.com. March 2, 2012. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  4. "Park City's Morin is now Royal-ty". ParkRecord.com. June 8, 2012. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  5. Adam Spencer   sports@parkrecord.com (December 26, 2014). "Parker Morin feels at home with Royals". ParkRecord.com. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  6. "He's coming home: PCHS grad Morin returns to Utah".
  7. "Parker Morin selected for tourney team". ParkRecord.com. October 27, 2015. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  8. Wilson, Burt. "Barnstormers begin spring training today: Here's what to expect from Lancaster's independent league camp". LancasterOnline. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
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