Drafted in the 6th round (172nd overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2018 (signed for $240,000).
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Moritz had only one scholarship offer coming out of high school and he's made the most of it. He's done nothing but hit since arriving at UNCG. He is a career .400 hitter and has led the Southern Conference in hitting all three years of his career. He has exceptional feel for the barrel and has geared his swing to take advantage of his plus speed and line balls into the gaps. He's undersized at 5-foot-11, 180 pounds and power won't ever be a big part of his game. Moritz is a solid defender in center field, where his speed is an asset. His hitability, track record and analytics figure to make him just the second position player drafted in the top 10 rounds out of UNCG.
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Moritz had only one scholarship offer coming out of high school and he's made the most of it. He's done nothing but hit since arriving at UNCG. He is a career .400 hitter and has led the Southern Conference in hitting all three years of his career. He has exceptional feel for the barrel and has geared his swing to take advantage of his plus speed and line balls into the gaps. He's undersized at 5-foot-11, 180 pounds and power won't ever be a big part of his game. Moritz is a solid defender in center field, where his speed is an asset. His hitability, track record and analytics figure to make him just the second position player drafted in the top 10 rounds out of UNCG.
Career Transactions
Lexington Counter Clocks signed OF Andrew Moritz.
Mississippi Braves released OF Andrew Moritz.
Mississippi Braves activated OF Andrew Moritz from the 7-day injured list.
Mississippi Braves activated OF Andrew Moritz from the 7-day injured list.
Mississippi Braves placed OF Andrew Moritz on the 7-day injured list.
OF Andrew Moritz roster status changed by Atlanta Braves.
OF Andrew Moritz assigned to Atlanta Braves.
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