I cannot imagine what it must’ve been like to basically rehab for two straight years, but that was the life of Erling Moreno. After missing all of 2014 and most of 2015 the 2013 IFA had an outstanding 2016 season at Eugene. A right-handed starting pitcher, Moreno displays a low-to-mid-90’s fastball and a plus-plus curve. At just 19 years old, the Colombian product has put himself in the conversation as one of the best young right-handed starting pitchers in the system.
Stats
Build – 6’3”, 200 lbs.
Bats – Right
Throws – Right
Strengths
Will only be 20 years old at low-class A
Curveball
Good WHIP, low walk rate
Low batting average against
Areas of concern
Third pitch
Lack of innings pitched
Next up in 2017
Moreno should begin the year at low-A South Bend, where he will be one of eight to 10 pitchers competing for a starting spot.