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Morrison steps into leadership role with Rays

ARLINGTON -- Logan Morrison looked lost at the beginning of the 2016 season.

Fortunately for the veteran slugger, what's unfolded since has been positive for him and the Rays. Heading into Thursday's off-day, Morrison leads Tampa Bay in home runs with 15, including Wednesday night's game-winner over Texas, and RBIs with 36.

So it's hard to fathom what happened last season. Morrison barely reached base, finishing April 2016 with a .100 average and a .290 OPS. In 64 plate appearances, he had six hits and four walks, he did not have a home run or an RBI, and he struck out 25 times while leaving 20 runners on base.