Morgan, a closer on the pitching staff for the Rebels, tore his ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will have reconstructive surgery next week. The surgical procedure is also known as "Tommy John" surgery.

"We're very disappointed for Jake," Bianco said. "He was excited about returning to the mound for his junior year after having such a great season for us last year. It's always disappointing when a kid is injured, but it's especially disappointing when you lose a player the caliber of Jake Morgan."

As a sophomore, Morgan posted a 4-1 record with nine saves and a 3.24 ERA as one of the top closers in the Southeastern Conference. The right-hander struck out 55 batters and walked only seven while allowing 15 earned runs in 41.2 innings of work.

Morgan posted wins over Liberty, Central Arkansas, Memphis and fifth-ranked Virginia in the NCAA Super Regional. His nine saves came against Alabama, Kentucky, New Orleans, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi State, Auburn and Western Kentucky in the NCAA Regional.

As a freshman, Morgan was 5-0 on the year with one save and a 3.70 ERA, helping the Rebels to an NCAA Regional Appearance in Miami.