9/23/18 - Rising Stars Showcase - Five-foot-7, 152-pounds, medium frame with significant strength in lower half, high backside, large feet, developing strength in upper half. Moreno shows high level athleticism on defense where his footwork is smooth and his range is above average to both sides. Plays through balls after gathering out front. Hands are soft with quick/clean exchanges. Arm strength is present and shows the ability to throw from multiple angles with accuracy. At the plate Moreno shows a consistent barrel plane/path that he keeps in the zone a long time. Tends to cut off swing after contact. Has feel/control of the barrel that he regularly gets on the ball. Has an opposite field approach and peppered the right-center-field gap throughout batting practice. Uses a balanced setup with a smooth, back load and a short stride before doing an excellent job of driving his back hip into the ball. Finish is balanced.
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