Orber Moreno: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Orber Moreno (born April 27, 1977 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher who plays for the New York Mets.

Moreno had nothing but question marks entering his professional career, but has provided only exclamation points since signing as a non-drafted free agent with the Kansas City Royals in 1993. He made his debut in the 1999 season, ranking as one of the top Royals prospects, but he injured his arm in an off-field accident and aggravated it by pitching. He had surgery performed and rehabbed in the AAA in 2002, and then he showed up out of shape from the long layoff. He was released at the end of the season and signed with the Mets in 2003.

In two seasons Moreno has a record of 0-0, with 12 strikeouts and a 6.75 ERA in 16 innings pitched.

The Mets have plenty of relievers on the way to the majors. Moreno is the most polished of the group, showing good command of a low-90s fastball and a sharp slider. He could pitch in middle relief this season.

See also

• List of players from Venezuela in Major League Baseball