Christopher Morel Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 0" / 140 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 6/24/1999 (23)
- Experience
- 0
- College
- None
Christopher Morel Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Christopher Morel News
The Chicago Cubs optioned outfielder Christopher Morel to Triple-A Iowa on Monday. Pitcher Rowan Wick cleared waivers and was sent outright to Iowa as well. The Cubs felt that Morel would benefit from regular playing time in the minors to open the year instead of being stuck in a bench role. The 23-year-old Dominican hit .269 (14-for-52) with four doubles, four home runs, eight RBI, one stolen base and 11 runs scored in 22 Cactus League games this spring, and he'll certainly see time in the big leagues in 2023, but for now he'll begin on the farm. He had 24 strikeouts in 57 plate appearances as well, so the Cubs would like to see him work on making more contact before he's called up to the big-league roster.
Chicago Cubs rookie infielder/outfielder Christopher Morel (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Morel left the game early on Saturday with right hamstring tightness and will get a day off in the series finale. In his first 251 major league at-bats this year, the 23-year-old Dominican is hitting .259/.331/.450 with nine home runs, 29 RBI, 41 runs scored and nine stolen bases for the Cubbies. Nick Madrigal is starting at second base and hitting leadoff on Sunday, while Nelson Velazquez is in center field and batting ninth against Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Christopher Morel exited Saturday's game with right hamstring tightness, according to Jared Wyllys of CHGO Sports. He went 1-for-2 with a single and run before departing. Morel is slashing .257/.330/.450 with nine homers, 29 RBI, and nine stolen bases this season. He has also accrued a 9.3 BB% and 29.3 K%. The 23-year-old should be considered day-to-day going forward.
Batting Order
| 1 | Nico Hoerner |
| 2 | Dansby Swanson |
| 3 | Ian Happ |
| 4 | Cody Bellinger |
| 5 | Trey Mancini |
| 6 | Yan Gomes |
| 7 | Eric Hosmer |
| 8 | Patrick Wisdom |
| 9 | Miles Mastrobuoni |
Christopher Morel Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Nico Hoerner |
| 2 | Dansby Swanson |
| 3 | Ian Happ |
| 4 | Cody Bellinger |
| 5 | Trey Mancini |
| 6 | Yan Gomes |
| 7 | Eric Hosmer |
| 8 | Patrick Wisdom |
| 9 | Miles Mastrobuoni |
Chicago Cubs' utilityman Christopher Morel exceeded expectations during his rookie campaign in 2022. Signed by Chicago as an international free agent in 2015, the 23-year-old made his debut with the club in May. Brought on as a pinch-hitter for Patrick Wisdom in the eighth inning, Morel hit a home run in his first major league at-bat, which capped off a 7-0 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was only up from there for Morel, who ended the year with 16 dingers and 47 RBI. He logged a .308 OBP and .741 OPS, along with 10 stolen bags and 38 walks. His performance eventually earned him a spot in the Cubs' everyday lineup, where he primarily played centerfield but appeared at 2B, 3B, SS, and even LF. One aspect of Morel's game that he really struggled with was the strikeout. He struck out 137 times, ranking in the fourth percentile in K% and first in Whiff%. An encouraging sign, however, was his ranking in the 88th percentile in Max Exit Velocity and 91st in Barrel %. ATC projects Morel's sophomore season to look something like this: .233/.300/.414, 16 HR, 51 RBI, 54 R, 11 SB. His ADP of 241 is just, but the Dominican outfielder could surprise some people in his second year. Morel is definitely someone to keep an eye on and should provide solid fantasy value at his current ADP.
