Christopher Morel
| Christopher Morel | |
|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs – No. 5 | |
| Utility Player | |
| Born: June 24, 1999 Santiago, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 17, 2022, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Batting average | .235 |
| Home runs | 16 |
| Runs batted in | 47 |
| Teams | |
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Christopher Rafael Morel (born June 24, 1999) is a Dominican professional baseball utility player for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022.
Professional career
Morel signed with the Chicago Cubs as an international free agent in 2015. In 2017, he was assigned to the Cubs team of the Dominican Summer League.[1] In 61 games, he batted .220 with 49 hits, 6 doubles, 2 triples, 7 home runs, and 23 stolen bases. He spent the 2018 season with A- Eugene Emeralds, and Rookie League AZL Cubs. In 54 games, he batted .216 with 44 hits, 8 doubles and 3 home runs. He spent the 2019 season with the A level South Bend Cubs. In 73 games, he batted .284, with 73 hits, 15 doubles, 7 triples, and 6 home runs. After the cancelled 2020 minor league season, he spent the 2021 season with the Double-A Tennessee Smokies, and Triple-A Iowa Cubs. In 111 games, he batted .223 with 90 hits, 18 doubles, 5 triples, and a career high 18 home runs.[2]
The Cubs added him to their 40-man roster after the 2020 season.[3] Morel started the 2022 season with Double-A Tennessee, but was recalled to the major leagues on May 17. Morel made his major league debut later that day, and hit a home run in his first career at-bat during a 7-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Christopher Morel Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ "Christopher Morel Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ Gonzales, Mark. "Chicago Cubs add 3 to their 40-man roster, leaving 3 spots open for free-agent signings or trade acquisitions". chicagotribune.com.
- ^ "Cubs' Christopher Morel homers in first MLB at-bat as Chicago wins blowout vs. Pirates". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
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- Living people
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- Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States
- Dominican Summer League Cubs players
- Eugene Emeralds players
- Iowa Cubs players
- Major League Baseball infielders
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- Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic
- People from Santiago de los Caballeros
- South Bend Cubs players
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