Ethan Moore becomes MLB draft prospect while leading OPRF baseball
Oak Park-River Forest High School (OPRF) high school senior
Ethan Moore
is making big-time headlines. Not only is he finishing up his final
high school baseball
season, but he's also splashing across the country. A
switch-hitting shortstop
with phenomenal ability, Moore has become one of the top 100 MLB draft prospects. With a college scholarship in hand from Tennessee and pro scouts closely monitoring him, Moore's baseball career is one to follow. This article examines what made him such a stand-out player.
Ethan Moore paces OPRF with skill and determination
Ethan Moore is the foundation of the
OPRF baseball team
. A shortstop, he rules the infield with ease and has a way of making the hard look easy. But his switch-hitting makes him special. Moore can hit from both sides of the plate, which makes him dangerous in any batting order.
Colleagues and coaches alike characterize Moore as not just good, but one of a kind. Some call him a
"generational player,"
the kind of player that appears once in a blue moon. With impressive batting averages and fielding abilities, he's helped OPRF have a good season going into the playoffs.
Despite all the spotlight, Moore stays focused. He works incredibly hard and puts the team first. He leads from the front and keeps getting better game after game.
Tennessee commitment and MLB draft spotlight raise stakes
Moore's already made a monster choice; he's playing college baseball at the University of Tennessee, one of the top programs in the country. But now there's another monster question on everyone's mind: Will he skip college and head straight to the pros?
MLB scouts are keeping an eye on him. Being ranked in the
top 100 draft prospects
means that teams are seriously contemplating drafting him early. If that happens, Moore would have a tough choice to make to remain with Tennessee or enter professional baseball straight away.
Regardless of what he does, Moore is ready. He's diligent, humble, and still trying to get better. His future is bright, and fans can't wait to see what he'll do next.
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