| Colt
Morton
Scout.com Headlines: |
Padres Prospect Report: June 5, 2009 
Cory Luebke pitches a complete game - Kyle Blanks hits two homers in a comeback win.
-by MadFriars.com
Jun 6, 2009 |
Padres Prospect Report: May 22, 2009
Mike Baxter collects five hits and four RBI to help the Missions win a slugfest. Eduardo Perez debut
-by MadFriars.com
May 23, 2009 |
Padres Prospect Report: May 21, 2009
Wynn Pelzer provides the Storm with a tremendous start when they need it most. Stiven Osuna...
-by MadFriars.com
May 22, 2009 |
San Antonio Missions Hitter of the Year
When the wind is blowing in, which it is most nights, a batter needs to have some serious power...
-by MadFriars.com
Oct 23, 2008 |
Frieri fine in Double-A; Antonelli hitting
Matt Antonelli’s triple is key while Justin Germano struggles. Ernesto Frieri made his first...
-by MadFriars.com
Aug 27, 2008 |
A night of heroes and a goat
It was his only hit, but Colt Morton made it count. Javis Diaz provided magic again
-by MadFriars.com
Aug 9, 2008 |
Padres sign Tomko; Hampson optioned
The San Diego Padres today agreed to terms on a contract with right-handed pitcher Brett Tomko.
-by MadFriars.com
Jun 27, 2008 |
Hundley heroics; Ekstrom Rolaids
Nick Hundley comes through – twice. Mike Ekstrom provides relief in a big spot.
-by MadFriars.com
Jun 27, 2008 |
Kulbacki blasts two; Inman dynamite
Kellen Kulbacki blasts two in a LE win. Fort Wayne loses a heartbreaker...
-by MadFriars.com
Jun 9, 2008 |
Barrett reinstated; Morton to Double-A
The San Diego Padres today reinstated catcher Michael Barrett from the 15-day disabled list
-by MadFriars.com
May 24, 2008 |
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Ht: 6-6
Wt: 230
Bats: R
Throws: R
| Date of Birth: |
04/10/1982 |
| Birthplace: |
West Palm Beach,
FL
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| Biography: |
Colt Morton, selected in the third round of the 2003 draft out of the North Carolina State University, began his professional career with the Eugene Emeralds of the Northwest League. He led the Wolfpack with a team-high 19 home runs, eighth-best in school history. In three seasons at NC State, he hit .262 with 35 doubles, two triples, 44 home runs and 139 runs batted in. He is fourth all-time with the Wolfpack in homeruns.
2004
Morton began the year with Fort Wayne but struggled there, hitting .150 in 36 games. He was demoted to Eugene and had a torrid July where he hit .308 for the month. He added a nine game hitting streak during that stretch and raised his average to .298. He then slumped horribly, going 4-47 during one stretch. He did tie for the league lead in homers with 17 and knocked in 45.
2003: Morton played in 25 games for the Emeralds in 2003. He his .278 with 14 runs scored, six doubles, seven home runs and 20 RBI. |
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