Q&A With Kirkwood Commit: '16 Chili Moseley- North Scott

November 9, 2015

By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Iowa

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Name: Chili Moseley
Position: SS
Class: 2016
Height/Weight: 5-foot-5, 130-pounds
High School: North Scott
PBR Rank: #29 in IA 2016 Class

Evaluation: 5-foot-5, 130-pound shortstop. 4.16 home to first time. Switch hitter, right handed exit velocity 78 mph. Left handed velocity 73 mph. Left handed, simple easy load and stride, repeatable swing, line drive/ ground ball swing. Wants to put ball in play and get out of box and run. Right handed, some disconnect, creates better bat speed, has longer swing, more uphill, hits more fly balls. Does show ability to make consistent solid contact from both sides of plate and get on base. Defensively, works from ground up, good hands, big motor during games, plays with energy, ability to slow game down defensively, quiet easy approach with glove. Uses different throwing angles effectively depending on type of groundball. Routine high ¾ arm slot throwing 76 mph across diamond. Accurate throws. Overall proto leadoff hitter, with ability to get on base, become disruptive with speed, and score runs. Will make routine plays and more in field. Not tooled up or physical but can play.

PBR: Why did you choose Kirkwood CC?
MOSELEY: I chose Kirkwood because I feel the coaches will be able to help me develop into a better ballplayer and help me get to the next level as fast as possible.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?
MOSELEY: Iowa Western, Southeastern, Central, Rend Lake, Iowa and Alabama State.

PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?
MOSELEY: They first saw me at a spring showcase. Coach Benich and Coach Rima have both been to some of my games where we had the opportunity to talk.

PBR: Do you feel relieved now that the process is over and you can just focus on baseball and not deal with everything that goes into picking a school?
MOSELEY: Yes, it feels good to have made my decision on going to Kirkwood and now I can work on getting better in areas that I need to improve in.

PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
MOSELEY: Yes, the coaching staff has a lot to offer and it will be a good opportunity to develop my game by playing a lot of games at the juco level.

PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
MOSELEY: My select team coaches Rich Polak and Aaron Van Scoyoc. Also my dad has pushed me to make me a better player.

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
MOSELEY: I wasn't really sure what to think about the process, but playing with kids that were being recruited made it easier.

PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
MOSELEY: I’m sure they expect me to continue getting better and be able to perform at a high level for them.

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
MOSELEY: Playing the EvoShield Canes in Jupiter.

PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
MOSELEY: Spencer Van Scoyoc who is committed to Arizona State.

Q&A With Kirkwood Commit: '16 Chili Moseley- North Scott

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