LA CROSSE, WI – The La Crosse Loggers 2010 roster grew by two more on Tuesday as the team announced the signings of Matt Moynihan (San Diego) and Kurt Heyer (Arizona). Both players are getting their first taste of college baseball as practices opened February 1.
Moynihan will be roaming centerfield for the University of San Diego this spring as he chose to play for coach Rich Hill and the Torreros instead of exploring his options with the Atlanta Braves of which he was drafted by in the 37th round in 2009. The 6’2” outfielder was selected as the No. 52 ranked high school prospect by Baseball America.
The speedy lead-off hitter, formerly of Cathedral Catholic High School, hit for a .430 average his senior season and stole 80 bases in his final three seasons. Moynihan earned back-to-back First Team All-State Honors along with being ranked second all-time in CIF San Diego Section history with 61 hits in a season, trailing only current Oakland A’s third baseman Eric Chavez. Moynihan has been selected to multiple showcase events including Perfect Games National Showcase in Minneapolis as well as being selected to play in the Area Code Games for the Milwaukee Brewers.
San Diego coach Rich Hill really likes what Moynihan brings to the table. “Matt is the fastest player that we have recruited in my tenure at USD. We have been looking to get more athletic and Matt provides that for us. With his speed and athleticism, both centerfield and the top of the order are in good hands for years to come,” said Coach Hill.
Kurt Heyer will also be joining the Loggers this summer to add to the strong and ever-growing pitching staff the Loggers have assembled. Heyer will be playing for the Arizona Wildcats after completing his stellar career at Edison High School in Huntington Beach, California where he finished his senior season with an 11-3 record and a dazzling 0.84 ERA. Heyer only allowed 12 earned runs in his 17 appearances earning himself offers from several highly ranked programs before ultimately deciding upon Arizona.