Hall of Fame
One of the top power hitters in West Liberty history, Matt Morrison helped lead the Hilltoppers to the 1990 NAIA World Series before setting out on a highly-successful coaching and teaching career.
Morrison, who still ranks among the school’s career leaders in home runs, RBIs and walks, was a 4-year starter for head coach Bo McConnaughy at third base, catcher and designated hitter. With Morrison in the middle of the lineup, West Liberty reeled off four straight WVIAC Tournament titles from 1987-90.
Matt was a first-team All-WVIAC designated hitter and a co-captain of the 1990 team, which shook off a slow start to come storming down the stretch. He was voted Tournament MVP as the Hilltoppers rolled to another WVIAC Tournament title. After stretching the winning streak to a school-record 15 games by sweeping the NAIA Area 7 Tournament, West Liberty’s season ended with two tough losses at the NAIA World Series in Lewiston, Ida.
Currently principal of Edison (Ohio) High School, Morrison has spent more than three decades as a teacher and administrator. An outstanding baseball coach, he guided Steubenville Post 33 to three Ohio state championships and led Toronto High School to the 1998 Ohio Division IV state title.
