Prized Blue Jays prospect Moreno impresses in 2022 triple-A debut
Top Toronto Blue Jays prospect Gabriel Moreno had an impressive triple-A season debut with the Buffalo Bisons on Tuesday night.
The 22-year-old Venezuelan catcher went 2-for-5 with an RBI and also made a couple of good defensive players in Buffalo’s 6-4 win against the Rochester Red Wings — the Washington Nationals’ triple-A affiliate.
Moreno lined a single into centre off Red Wings starter and former Blue Jay Aaron Sanchez in his first at-bat.
Moreno then blooped one into right to drive in his first run in his second at-bat.
Defensively, Moreno threw out Andrew Stevenson trying to steal second in the first inning.
The Blue Jays signed the converted shortstop in 2016. Moreno received a $25,000 bonus upon signing at the age of 16.
He posted an OPS of 1.060 across three minor-league levels in 2021, including three games with Buffalo.
Moreno then was an all-star in the Arizona Fall League.
Moreno, who arrived late at spring training because of visa issues, is projected to make his major-league debut with the Blue Jays later this season.