Liam
Moreno

Compact, athletic 5-foot-9, 195-pound build. Missouri State commit. The right-handed hitting infielder sets up in a quiet, slightly open stance with fluid actions through his load and stride. Show advanced feel for the barrel, using a compact level line-drive swing to drive the ball to all fields. 99 mph exit velocity, showing solid hand/bat speed. Defensively, clean fielding actions with hands that work out front and smooth exchanges. 87 mph arm strength across the infield from a short high-¾ arm action. Above average 6.49 sec runner in the 60.

5-foot-9, 165-pound third baseman/outfielder, compact build with strength. Right-handed hitter, premium bat, hits from a slightly open stance, subtle stride, clean fluid load, consistently on time, maintains strong balance throughout. Path is compact and repeatable, exceptional feel for the barrel, consistently makes hard contact in game play, ball will jump off the bat and projects for above average power for his size. 95 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively fits at third base or in the outfield, hands work cleanly out in front, gets to release efficiently. Arm plays at 78 mph across the diamond and accurate. 6.98 runner in the 60.

Body: 5-foot-9, 165-pounds. Compact frame and build.
Positional Profile: 3B/SS Moreno is a premium right handed bat in his class with an uncanny feel for the barrel.
Run: 6.91 runner in the 60. Athletic gait, above average runner.
Hit: RHH. Confident presence in the box, open setup, hanging lift stride lands square and on time. Short path, loose hands creates plus bat speed for age. Swings with intent, path gets extension through the baseball, gap to gap approach. Plus feel for the barrel for his age.
Power: 97 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ball jumps off the bat, above average power for age.
Defense: 3B/2B profile, average hands play out front, deliberate actions at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, plays with some accuracy. 

9/16/18 - Strong compact build, 5-foot-9, 165-pounds. Premium right-handed bat, stays balanced and on time, excellent feel for the barrel, compact swing. Present pull side pop, went deep to left field, and also hit a go-ahead no-doubt grand slam to left field in second game Saturday. Plus potential runner out of the box, 4.05 down the line on a jailbreak to beat out a fielder’s choice. Average defender at third base, makes routine plays.

7/23/18 - 5-foot-9, 165-pound, right-handed hitting infielder, strong, physical build. One of the top 2021 offensive threats in the state of Wisconsin. Presence in the box, balanced setup, slight pre-pitch rhythm and is on time to hit. Present bat speed and strength through contact. Level bat path, stays through the hitting zone, line-drive, gap-to-gap approach. 92 mph exit velocity from a tee. Doubled during game play. Ran a 4.47 down-the-line. Defensively, could profile as a corner infielder if his frame continues to fill out. Steady hands, short, loose arm action, accurate arm and throws topped at 78 mph across the diamond. High-follow 2021 prospect.

3/11/18 - 5-foot-9, 165-pound infielder, strong build stock type frame, compact. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, short toe tap trigger, line lower half, solid balance, bat waggle load. Loose athletic hands, confident bat, aggressive approach, level bat speed and barrel aware. Contact is hard off the bat, gap to gap contact with intent. 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively arm is short and over the top, 76 mph across the diamond. Feet work easy through the baseball, longer release. 6.99 runner in the 60.

4/2/17 - 5-foot-9, 165-pound, strong-frame, infielder. Offensively, right-handed, open setup, toe-tap stride, maintains good balance, fluid rhythm. Line drive hitter, short barrel path, generates bat speed, 93 mph exit velocity. Ran a 7.34 60. Defensively, short arm action from over-the-top slot, accurate, fields position athletically, out front between legs, 68 mph across the infield.