NATHAN MOREAU PROMOTED TO THE FREDERICK KEYS

Left-Hander Posted a 2.98 ERA in Delmarva

Salisbury, Md. – The Baltimore Orioles announced on Wednesday that Shorebirds left-handed starter Nathan Moreau has been promoted to the Frederick Keys. The 23-year old dominated the South Atlantic League to the tune of a 2-3 record with a 2.98 ERA. The opposition batted just .209 against Moreau. Additionally, over his final 48.1 innings pitched, he surrendered just eight runs.

Moreau started the 2010 season in the bullpen before moving into the starting rotation on May 18. It was at that point that he began to blossom. In his first start, he tossed a four-inning shutout against the West Virginia Power. He did not allow a hit and struck out seven batters. Moreau proceeded to dazzle throughout the entire month of May. In three starts and seven appearances during May, he went 1-0 with a microscopic 0.36 ERA. In 25.0 total innings, he allowed only one run on ten hits. He also struck out 33 batters. For his dynamic May, Moreau was honored as the Orioles Minor League Pitcher of the Month.

His stranglehold over the SAL never wavered as the calendar turned to June. Against Lexington on June 10, he tossed a seven-inning gem. The Legends managed only four hits and one run. In his final start in a Shorebirds uniform (June 25), he struck out a season high nine batters against the Lakewood BlueClaws.

Moreau’s tenure with the Shorebirds began in 2009. He posted a 5-3 record with a 3.61 ERA in 20 starts and 87.1 innings pitched. Moreau fanned 95 batters.

The 11th round selection of the Orioles in 2008 is expected to make his Carolina League debut on Wednesday night against the Salem Red Sox at Salem Memorial Stadium. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.

The Shorebirds are expected to add Pat Kantakevich to the starting rotation to fill the vacant spot left by Moreau.

Luis Noel is scheduled to start Wednesday night’s game on the road at Appalachian Power Park against the West Virginia Power. The Shorebirds return to Perdue Stadium on July 4th for an Independence Day Bash. For tickets and information, call the Shorebirds Box Office at 410-219-3112.