The 2016 Short-season Hitter of the Year is Jason Morozowski (Staunton 2013), who played (besides three other teams, too) for Hillsboro in the Northwest League!
For Hillsboro, Jason hit 291/370/597 in 38 games and 134 at-bats, with 33 runs, 27 RBIs, 8 doubles, 3 triples, 9 home runs, 3 stolen bases, and a 12/34 BB/K ratio. Over four total levels in 2016, Jason hit 247/331/434 in 373 at-bats.
In 2015, his first season in the minor leagues, Jason hit 292/369/479 in the Pioneer League for Missoula. He hit 15 doubles, 6 triples, and 6 home runs in 272 plate appearances.
Congrats, Jason!
Previous Winners
2015- Orlando Olivera (Luray 2011-12), State College
2014- Ryan McBroom (Haymarket 2011-12), Vancouver
Others in Consideration
- Jerry Downs (Winchester 2014), Lowell- 261/350/414, 9 2B, 5 HR, 17/30 BB/K in 157 AB
- Andy Perez (Harrisonburg 2013), Lowell- 287/355/380, 10 2B, 9/20 BB/K in 108 AB
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