Noteworthy performances by Texas Rangers players in winter leagues on Friday:

-- Josh Morgan started at catcher for Surprise in the Arizona Fall League. Morgan had a single and drove in one run in four at-bats and threw out speedy Chicago White Sox prospect Tito Polo once in three stolen-base attempts.

The Rangers selected Morgan as a middle infielder in the third round of the 2014 draft. The club began this season to convert Morgan to catcher to take advantage of his strong arm and leadership abilities. He started 36 games at catcher with High-A Down East of the Carolina League and will focus on the position in the AFL.

"I feel comfortable," Morgan told Baseball America. "I feel more comfortable the more reps I get, and the more I catch in the bullpen with these guys the more comfortable I'm going to get."

-- Michael De Leon started at shortstop for Licey in a 9-3 loss to Aguilas in the opener of the Dominican Republic league. De Leon was hitless in four at-bats and had one fielding error.