Mitch Moreland
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- Hometown:
- Amory, Mississippi
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- Position:
- 1B & RF
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- Year:
- 2005
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- Title:
- Danville Dans
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- Bats/Throws:
- L/L
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- Previous College:
- Mississippi State University
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- Draft:
- 17th Round by the Texas Rangers in 2007
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- Team:
- Rangers, Red Sox, Padres, & A's
Bio
Moreland, a member of the CICL’s 2005 Danville Dans, was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 17th round of the 2007 MLB Draft out of Mississippi State University. He went on to play 15 professional seasons, including 12 in Major League Baseball. He was an All-Star, Gold Glove winner, and World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox. During his 2005 season in Danville, Moreland hit .318 with a .462 on base percentage and recorded 7 saves on the mound. The Dans posted a CICL-best 34-12 record that season and Moreland earned All-Star accolades as both a pitcher and position player.
“I am honored to have been inducted into the Prospect League Hall of Fame,” said Moreland. “I’m truly humbled and thankful for the journey and those who believed in me. Thank you to the Danville Dans and the city of Danville for giving me the opportunity.”