Danny Morales
12 # Shortstop
Opening Day Age: @ EXP: 6 Years
Full Name: Danny Morales
Birthplace: Vernon Hills, IL
Born: May 22nd, 1990
High School: Stevenson High
College: University of Illinois
MLS debut: June 10th, 2014
Nickname: Danny
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Height: 6’02” / Weight: 210
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A.
League Level: Recreational
Tourney Level: Rookie
| Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC | R / G | OB / G | H / G | BI / G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Stats | 21 | 92 | 90 | 54 | 60 | 55 | .652 | 21 | 16 | 3 | 15 | .812 | 34 | 57 | 0 | 2 | .611 | 1.464 | 3 | 5 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Career | 43 | 188 | 172 | 94 | 129 | 110 | .686 | 54 | 23 | 9 | 24 | 1.297 | 56 | 110 | 2 | 16 | .640 | 1.983 | 3 | 8 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Playoffs | 14 | 59 | 50 | 28 | 39 | 30 | .661 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1.140 | 16 | 34 | 1 | 9 | .600 | 1.801 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| Tournaments | 5 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 11 | .579 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.105 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | .579 | 1.684 | 0 | 1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| Fall League | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | .750 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1.375 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .750 | 2.125 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 65 | Power: 63 | Run: 60 | Arm: 65 | Field: 75 | Overall: 65
First Pro Contract: WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Summer 2015
Team debut: 8-18-14 vs. Green Town, at SportsPark, A’ going ( 2 for 5 , 2 RBIs / 2 Runs )
Last Game: 9- 6-17 vs. Generations Softball, at Wheeling, 3′ going ( 3 for 5 , 2-2Bs , 3B , 3 RBIs / 4 Runs )
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Monday August 18th, 2014 vs. Green Town Softball, Gm 1 at SportsPark, A’
First Double: Monday August 25th, 2014 vs. Anti Hero Club, Gm 2 at SportsPark, A’
First Triple: Thursday June 11th, 2015 vs. Buffalo Wild Squad, Gm 1 at Libertyville
First Home Run: Monday August 25th, 2014 vs. Anti Hero Club, Gm 2 at SportsPark, A’
Scouting Report
Hitting
Danny Morales natural bat-to-ball swing is exquisite. His superb barrel control is evident, along with his bat speed. The most important part of Morales game is his approach at the plate and how he is able to conduct his at-bats. Danny Morales barrel skills are tremendous and he will hit at the higher levels. Morales brute strength and excellent hand-eye provides his above-average torque for the ball to jump off his bat. Morales trust his hands implicitly, hitting more liners currently than flies. His extra base hit power is going to come soon. His length and extension with his hand sare a huge indicators.
Base-Running & Defense
Morales is quick out of box. Good instincts enable speed to play up;Morales is an aggressive but smart base runner, takes the extra base and makes good reads when the ball is in play. Instincts and first-step quickness at third base are fantastic that enables pure tools to play up. Morales reads ground balls very well off the bat and gets to his spot.His quickness/reads allow him to consistently get in front and center himself on tough balls. His range is solid along with his soft hands.Morales elite arm strength makes his throws look easy and they stay on a line to 1B. In a pinch if absolutely necessary he can play the middle infield.
Awards
Defenseman of the Year 2017
Gold Glove 2017
All-Star Team 2017
Rookie of the Year 2015
2015 All-City
Championship Ring
Championship Ring
Sports Personality of the Year 2015
Gold Glove 2015
All-Star Team 2015
