Unsigned Senior Spotlight: MIF Ernesto Moreno
December 16, 2019
Over the last few weeks, the PBR Illinois staff has been covering the state's senior class by detailing the destinations the prospects are headed. From the Big Ten to the Atlantic Sun, we've been providing analysis and the latest notes on the future homes of the top talent in Illinois. Today, we're shining a light on the prospects who do not yet have landing spots for the fall of 2020.
Throughout the rest of this week, we'll highlight some names who deserve more attention as they prepare for the final spring seasons of their high school careers.
UNCOMMITTED SPOTLIGHT
Ernesto Moreno
Class of 2020 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 120 / POS: 20
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: DePaul College PrepState: IL
- Summer Team: Rake City
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Height: 5-9Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
7.20
60-yard
(10/14/18)
82
INF Velo
(10/14/18)
81
Exit Velo
(10/14/18)
Videos
(10/14/18)
Player News
- PBR at The Rock 17U: Scout Blog - Aug 1, 2019
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: 2020 Newcomers - Nov 21, 2018
- Illinois Class of 2020 Showcase: Top Overall Prospects - Nov 16, 2018
- Class of 2020 Showcase: Infielder Analysis - Nov 14, 2018
- Class of 2020 Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Oct 23, 2018
- Class of 2020 Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 15, 2018
- Underclass Showcase: Infield Analysis - Nov 15, 2017
- IL/WI: Fall Scout Blog - Nov 9, 2017
- 16u Midwest Championships: Scout Blog - Jul 3, 2017
- Underclass Showcase: Infield Analysis - Nov 16, 2016
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Scouting Report
10.22.17 - 5-foot-8, 135-pound, well-proportioned, infielder. At the plate, right-handed hitter, wide, slightly open setup, stays quiet, short stride and average balance. Repeatable swing, flashed bat speed and uphill bat path. 79 mph exit velocity. Defensively, natural infield actions, hands works out front, receptive. Clean transfer, throws from a high ¾ slot, 78 mph across the diamond. 7.38 runner in the 60, laser-timed.
9.9.17 - 5-foot-8, 130-pound, athletic, quick, middle infielder. Offensively, balanced, athletic setup, load back, leg-kick timing trigger, quick twitch hands. Pull approach, turned on a ball down the left field line for a two-run double. Showed patience at the plate, and an awareness of the strike zone, drawing multiple walks.
7.3.17 - 5-foot-8, 145-pound, athletic shortstop. Defensively, athletic arm action from multiple slots. Showed advanced range, quick and clean transfers, fluid footwork, overall smooth look. Offensively, has an approach, pull hitter, with surprising power.
10.23.16 - 5-foot-8, 130-pound, right-handed hitting infielder. Offensively, fluid rhythm, line-drive approach, uphill path through the zone; exit velocity registered at 75 mph. Balanced setup with a short stride. Defensively, fluid footwork, clean exchange, plays through the baseball. Short arm action from an over the top slot; throws clocked at 74 mph across the diamond. 7.88 runner in the laser timed 60.