Red Wolves Player Listed as "Top Prospect"
November 11, 2010 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Florence RedWolves News Release
Baseball America and PG Crosschecker have included Peter Mooney (South Carolina) as one of the nation's leading college prospects. Mooney is listed as the 4th best prospect in America, while PG Crosschecker has him listed as #5.
PG Crosschecker's Top 5:
1. WILL LAMB, of/lhp, Peninsula Pilots (Clemson/JR in 2011).
No. 1 on this list a year ago, No. 1 again; legit 2-way talent, but played in field only to rest arm; ++ CF, runs 6.4, power developing
2. CARTER CAPPS, rhp, Fayetteville Swampdogs (Mt. Olive, N.C./SO)
6-6 RHP ran FB up to 96-97 with easy arm stroke; still new to pitching, made + strikes developing a SL; 3-1, 1.60 as starter/closer
3. KES CARTER, of, Peninsula Pilots (Western Kentucky/JR)
Impressive tools, but nagging hip flexor hurt production (.228-0-8, 57 AB); big RF arm, + speed, emerging raw power; hard-nosed
4. KEVIN McKAGUE, rhp/1b, Peninsula Pilots (Army/SR)
Struggled at plate (.191-2-16), only start, but was a revelation out of bullpen; flashed 94-96 velo, 88 SL, had 5 SV; horse at 6-5/240
5. PETER MOONEY, ss, Florence RedWolves (South Carolina/JR)
Florida JC transfer set to step in at SS for national champs; true SS with ++ hands/range/arm; ++ hands to hit, + pop for 5-9 frame
Baseball America's description:
4. Peter Mooney, ss, Florence (Jr., South Carolina)
At 5-foot-8, 155 pounds, Mooney is an undersized shortstop with a big game. He played just 14 games for Florence, but he did a lot with his 55 at-bats, compiling a .364/.446/.618 line with nine extra-base hits. Mooney spent his freshman and sophomore years at Palm Beach (Fla.) CC establishing himself as one of the best defensive shortstops in the state, prompting his selection in the 46th round by the Cardinals. He has the glove, arm strength and range to play short at the next level. At the plate, he controls the strike zone with exceptional pitch recognition. His quick hands produce a level-planed swing, and he understands how to transfer his weight while maintaining balance, generating surprising pop for a player of his stature. After shunning the opportunity to play pro ball, Mooney will instead transfer to South Carolina, where he'll be counted on to replace defensive stalwart Bobby Haney from last year's national championship club.
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