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Nathan Moore, RHP/OF, Bishop Hartley, Class of 2016

PBR: Why did you choose Cincinnati?

Moore: I feel the baseball program and coaching staff will help develop me into a great player.  I have always liked the school and academically it is a good fit for me.  

PBR: What other schools were you considering?

Moore: I had the opportunity to talk with and visit some really good schools.  At the time of my offer from Cincinnati, I had received offers from the University of South Carolina Upstate and North Carolina A&T.  

PBR:  Coach Neal was a big part of the success at why Indiana went to the College World Series.  How quickly do you think that success can transfer to Bearcat baseball?

Moore:  I have no doubt that Coach Neal's leadership has already had an impact on Bearcats baseball over the short period of time he has been there.   

PBR:  Where did the Coach Neal first see you compete and how did your relationship develop with the rest of the coaching staff?

Moore: I really don't know where Coach Neal first saw me compete.  My relationship with the coaching staff started to develop when I made a visit in May and got to meet the players and see a game. Our communications picked up after Coach Neal saw me pitch in Indiana. 

PBR: Was the recruiting process what you expected?

Moore:  I wasn't really sure exactly what to expect.  For me, everything started to happen at once and happened quickly.  The support of my coaches and parents helped me move through the process.

PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what was your most exciting experience playing summer ball?

Moore:  I play for Ohio Elite Noe and my most exciting experience was playing the great competition at the Perfect Game tournament at Lake Point.

PBR: What were your stats last season?

Moore: 30 IP, 31K, BA: .333, HR:3, RBI:19, R:26 OBP: .514

PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher you have faced?

Moore:  I have faced a number of really good pitchers.  I would say Jackson Tedder was the toughest because of his command and his ability to mix all of his pitches.