About Mike Morse

Michael John Morse (born March 22, 1982) is an American former professional baseball outfielder, first baseman and shortstop. Morse was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Washington Nationals, Baltimore Orioles, Miami Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants between 2005 and 2017. In 2018, he began a second career as a baseball broadcaster.

Early life
Michael John Morse was born on March 22, 1982, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Morse lived with his siblings and grandparents in Jamaica until the age of six when he moved back to his birthplace. Morse, raised by his single mother, attended Nova High School in Davie, Florida, the alma mater of fellow major leaguer Anthony Swarzak. At Nova High, Morse was also a quarterback for the football team, following in the footsteps of his older brother, T.K.

Professional career
Draft and minor leagues
Morse was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2000 Major League Baseball draft as a shortstop. During his time in the minors, Morse primarily played shortstop and also filled in as a third baseman.