Michael John Morse was born on March 22, 1982, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He lived in Jamaica with his grandparents until the age of six before returning to Florida. Raised by a single mother, Morse spent most of his childhood in Fort Lauderdale.
While attending Nova High School in Florida, Morse excelled as an athlete. He was the quarterback for the school's football team, showcasing his multi-sport talents. His passion, however, was baseball. His brother also pursued a career in American football, keeping the tradition of athleticism strong within the family.
Morse was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the third round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft. During his time in the minor leagues, he primarily played third base. In 2004, he was traded to the Seattle Mariners, where he made his Major League debut on May 31, 2005.
That same year, Morse was suspended for ten days after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. He later spoke publicly about the incident, acknowledging his use and expressing regret. In July 2006, he underwent surgery to repair a torn knee ligament.
In June 2009, Morse was traded to the Washington Nationals. Standing at 1.96 meters (6 feet 5 inches), Morse brought a strong physical presence to the team. His breakout season came in 2011, when he posted a batting average over .300, hit 31 home runs, and tallied 95 RBIs. He ranked fourth in the league in slugging percentage that season. His outstanding contributions earned him the MLBPAA's Heart and Hustle Award, and he was nominated for the GIBBY Award (now known as the MLB Awards).
During the 2008 season, Morse also performed well at the plate when called upon, showcasing his potential even before his breakout years.
| Birth Date: | 22 Mar, 1982 |
| Age: | 38 yrs |
| Occupations: | Baseball player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Fort Lauderdale |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American baseball player |
| Twitter Id: | Mcode38 |
