Flying High: Morris Goes from Owls to Firebirds After Call-Up to the Cape Cod Baseball League

D’Youville University baseball standout Billy Morris is taking his talents to one of the most elite summer leagues in the country. After a strong showing with the Forest City Owls in the Coastal Plain League, Morris has officially been called up to join the Orleans Firebirds of the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League — a dream come true for many aspiring professional players.

Morris, a rising senior and cornerstone of the Saints’ infield, has been turning heads all summer with his consistent bat, steady glove, and dominating control on the mound. In his second year with the Forest City Owls, he’s appeared in 20 games with 70 at bats, 16 hits, 12 runs batted in and only one strikeout. His standout performances earned him an opportunity few college athletes receive: an invitation to play against the best of the best.

“I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity,” said Morris. “Getting the call to play in the Cape Cod League is a dream come true. It’s a chance to compete with and against some of the best college players in the nation, and I’m honored to represent D’Youville on this stage.”

The Cape Cod League has long been a pipeline to Major League Baseball, with scouts lining the fences of every game. Morris will now suit up for the Orleans Firebirds, joining a roster of top-tier collegiate players from across the country. He’ll be the first player to represent D’Youville University in the Cape Cod Baseball league and solidify his status as one of the program’s rising stars.

“Billy has worked for this every step of the way,” said D’Youville Head Baseball Coach Kyle McLain. “It’s an awesome opportunity for Billy to be able to play in the Cape Cod League against some of the best college players in the country. We’re extremely proud of the work he’s put in so far to get this opportunity with the Orleans Firebirds.”

The move not only highlights Morris’ individual growth but also serves as a major milestone for D’Youville’s baseball program, which continues to gain momentum at the Division II level.

“I’m looking forward to learning as much as I can both on and off the field,” said Morris. “Facing top-tier competition will push me to grow, and I plan to bring that experience and confidence back to D’Youville for my senior season. This opportunity will help me become a better leader and a better teammate.”

With this next chapter unfolding, Morris carries the pride of Buffalo and D’Youville University to one of the most storied diamonds in collegiate baseball — and he’s just getting started.

About the Cape Cod Baseball League

The Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) officially formed in 1923 but has roots going back to 1885. It is the premier collegiate summer baseball league in the nation with players across the United States representing all NCAA college divisions. The League consists of ten teams with a 40-game regular season schedule along with postseason play that span from mid-June to mid-August. 

There are annually over 370 active Cape Cod Baseball League Alumni playing in the major leagues and more than 1,600 all-time.