Blake Morgan Named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week
Charleston, S.C. – Charleston RiverDogs left-hander Blake Morgan was named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week after his dominant outing versus Hickory on Friday night.
Morgan delivered seven shutout innings while fanning nine hitters, setting career highs in both categories. Throughout the evening, he allowed just two hits and faced three batters over the minimum. At one point, he retired 16 consecutive hitters in a row between the first and sixth innings.
He becomes the third RiverDogs arm to earn the award this year, joining Aidan Cremarosa and Trey Pooser. Caden Bodine was also honored by the league as April's Player of the Month earlier this season.
Since being promoted from the FCL Rays on May 27, Morgan has excelled in Charleston. Across three starts with the RiverDogs, he owns a 1.47 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 18.1 innings. Opponents are batting just .156 against him, and he has issued only three walks.
The Rays selected the Old Dominion product in the 19th round of the 2025 MLB Draft. The 2026 season marks Morgan’s first year in professional baseball.
Morgan and the RiverDogs open a six-game road series against the Wilson Warbirds on Tuesday night. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m., with coverage available on the RiverDogs Broadcast Network at 6:50.
About the RiverDogs
The Charleston RiverDogs are the Single-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays and three-time Carolina League Champions. The RiverDogs play their home games at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, a Charleston staple since 1997. 2026 single game tickets are on sale now at RiverDogs.com.
Beyond baseball, the RiverDogs host year-round events in the climate-controlled Segra Club. Active members of the Lowcountry community, the RiverDogs were named the winner of the 2025 'MiLB Together Award,' which recognizes a team for outstanding commitment to charitable service in their community.
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