Nathan Moreau Throws a No-Hitter in Frederick Keys Debut

Published by Jordan Tuwiner on June 30, 2010 | 4 Responses

Photo Credit: The Roanoke Times

Here is the audio of the final out (Adam Pohl):

Moreau No-Hitter Final Out 6-30-10

#Orioles LHP Nathan Moreau, in High-A Frederick debut, pitched a nine-inning no hitter in 7-0 win over Salem. First Keys no-no since 1991Thu Jul 01 02:11:16 via webDan Connolly
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There isn’t a lot of information on Moreau, so here’s a short scouting report:

  • low 90′s fastball
  • deceptive lefty, curveball is second pitch
  • never dominated in college but was expected to surprise in the pros, and he has, somewhat

UPDATE – 11:24 PM: A reader sent in a picture of the Keys celebrating the no-hitter after the game:

@orioleprospects I Watched Fredrick No Hit Salem Red Sox Tonight – Awesome Game! http://twitpic.com/21dyjn #milb #orioles #mlbThu Jul 01 03:08:45 via webRon Crowner
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4 Responses

  1. Brian
    Brian June 30, 2010 at 11:34 pm |

    It is awesome that Frederick and Norfolk both have guys throwing no hitters, if only one of the MLB guys could do so

  2. NYOrioleFan
    NYOrioleFan July 1, 2010 at 12:26 am |

    Here is MiLB.com’s take on the game. It turns out that Moreau didn’t get to the stadium until 2pm.

    I remember reading that Stephen Strasburg did not look at a scouting report on the Pirates before he went out and struck out 14 in his MLB debut. Between these two games, I’m wondering if pitchers need to think and study less……..

  3. Justin from Utah
    Justin from Utah July 1, 2010 at 1:04 pm |

    So do you think this moves Moreau up the prospect rankings? Where was he anyway? I don’t think he was a top 20.

    1. Jordan
      Jordan July 1, 2010 at 2:23 pm |

      He was probably in the 30-45 range, depending on how you look at him. I don’t think one start will move him up prospect rankings, but it will certainly get him more attention and force people to follow him closely.