Even more impressive were K/BB ratios of 48/64 in 2009 at AA and 38/48 in 2010 at AAA.

381 on base percentage showed very good pitch recognition ability. Though the power numbers were not huge, they were good enough and an excellent. 290/.381/.464 with a high of 24 HR’s as a 19 year old in low A. His minor league career numbers are an impressive. To answer that, let’s take a look at the things Morrison did well earlier in his career that seemed to have him on fast track to Major League success.

Allowed to move back to his natural defensive position of first base and handed a spot in the middle of the order, Morrison must seize this opportunity to show the Marlins and the rest of MLB that he can be the run producer the team thought they had 3 years ago when he was first called up in July of 2010. First time arbitration eligible Gaby Sanchez, who Logan replaces as the Marlins opening day first baseman, just received a $1.75M contract from the Pirates after being demoted and traded away last season. To complicate things further for the penny pinching Marlins, with a full year of service time Morrison will become arbitration eligible for the first time which will guarantee a payday of about $2 million for next season. However, he is still rehabbing from the latest knee surgery and his availability for the season opener continues in doubt. With a projected lineup seriously lacking in power (the rest of projected infield combined for 7 HR’s in 2012…ouch!), the need for Logan to be a consistent productive hitter is great if the Marlins are to score. The Marlins’ plans for the current season are to have Morrison as their starting first baseman and a middle of the lineup bat. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports JMiami, FL, USA Miami Marlins left fielder Logan Morrison (5) connects for a base hit during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Marlins Park.

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