Kevin Morgan (baseball) facts for kids

Kevin Lee Morgan is a former professional baseball player. He was born on December 3, 1969. Kevin played as a third baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is now an executive for the Minnesota Twins baseball team.

Kevin Morgan played in only one MLB game. This happened in 1997 with the New York Mets. He had one chance to bat and played two innings at third base.

Early Life and College Baseball

Kevin Morgan was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. He loved baseball from a young age. He went to Southeastern Louisiana University. There, he played college baseball for the Southeastern Louisiana Lions.

In 1989, Kevin played collegiate summer baseball. He joined the Chatham A's team. This team is part of the Cape Cod Baseball League. Many future MLB stars play in this league.

Professional Baseball Journey

The Detroit Tigers picked Kevin in the 30th round of the 1991 MLB Draft. This was a big step towards his dream. He played in their minor league system.

In 1994, the Tigers traded Kevin to the New York Mets. He continued to play in the minor leagues. He worked hard to reach the big leagues.

His Big League Moment

On June 15, 1997, Kevin Morgan finally made it to MLB. He played for the New York Mets. He entered the game to bat for pitcher Barry Manuel.

Kevin faced his first pitch in the Major Leagues. He hit a pop-out. This means the ball went high in the air and was caught. After batting, he played two innings at third base. This was his only game in MLB.

Life After Playing

After his playing career, Kevin Morgan stayed in baseball. He worked for the New York Mets. He was the Director of Minor League Operations. This job involves overseeing all the Mets' minor league teams.

Now, Kevin is an executive for the Minnesota Twins. He helps manage the team's operations. He uses his experience as a player and manager to help the Twins.