Mike Morse is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on March 22, 1982, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and attended Nova High School in Davie, Florida. Morse was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the third round of the 2000 MLB draft but did not sign with the team. Instead, he decided to attend the University of Miami, where he played college baseball for the Miami Hurricanes.
In 2002, Morse was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the third round of the MLB draft and signed with the team. He made his MLB debut with the Mariners in 2005 and played for the team until 2008. During his time with the Mariners, Morse played primarily as an outfielder and first baseman. He had a breakout season in 2008, hitting .307 with 15 home runs and 47 RBIs in 78 games.
In 2009, Morse was traded to the Washington Nationals, where he played for four seasons. He continued to play as an outfielder and first baseman and had a solid performance during his time with the Nationals. In 2011, he hit .303 with 31 doubles, 18 home runs, and 62 RBIs in 146 games, earning him a spot on the National League All-Star team.
After his stint with the Nationals, Morse played for several teams, including the Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants, Miami Marlins, and Pittsburgh Pirates. He played primarily as a designated hitter and first baseman during this time and had varying levels of success.
Morse retired from professional baseball in 2018, finishing his career with a .276 batting average, 89 home runs, and 333 RBIs in 832 games. He was known for his power hitting and ability to play multiple positions on the field.
Off the field, Morse was involved in several charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club. He also started his own charity, the Michael Morse Foundation, which supports children and families affected by serious illness or disability.
Overall, Mike Morse had a successful career in professional baseball, playing for several teams and earning accolades such as an All-Star selection. He was known for his power hitting and versatility on the field and was also involved in charitable work off the field.
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