Jim Morris — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut at age 35, a story dramatized in the 2002 Disney film "The Rookie."
Currently serves as a Motivational Speaker at 3KYO, LLC dba Jim The Rookie Morris.
Authored two books: "The Rookie" (2001) and "Dream Makers" (2020).
Played two seasons as a pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in MLB.
Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Psychology.

Biography

James Samuel Morris Jr. is an American former professional baseball pitcher and motivational speaker, widely recognized for making his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut at the age of 35. His improbable journey from a high school science teacher to a flame-throwing major league pitcher in three months was dramatized in the 2002 Disney film "The Rookie," where he was portrayed by Dennis Quaid.