Moose Jaw Sign Two From Fresno City College

From the Moose Jaw Miller Express Press Release
The Moose Jaw Miller Express is excited to announce the signing of California pitchers Steven Moranda and Robert Alcala.

Steven Moranda (RHP) comes to Moose Jaw from Clovis, CA. Moranda, 6’2 195lbs, is currently attending Fresno City College. As of May 9th, he is 7-1 with a 3.06era. He’s appeared in 14 games, starting 11. In 672 innings, he’s racked up 64 strikeouts, walked 21, and allowed an opposition batting average of .236. His wins, innings pitched, and strikeouts are the second highest on the team.

“Steven works from 86-90mph and gives us a strong arm for our rotation”, Millers General Manger Cory Olafson. “He has great control and keeps batters guessing”.

Robert Alcala (LHP) attends Fresno City College with Moranda, and hails from Madera Ranchos, CA. Standing 5’10 and weighing 170lbs, Alcala has put up great numbers this season. As of May 9th he’s 2-0 with a 3.46era. He’s appeared in 15 games, starting seven. In 44.2 innings he’s struck out 59 and walked 15, allowing an opposition batting average of .253.

“Robert gives us a quality starter from the left side on the mound. He has the ability to log a lot of innings, and finishes off batters as his stats from school show”, Olafson said.

Moranda was named to the Central Valley Conference’s First team All Conference team, while Alcala was named to the Second team All Conference team.

Both are expected to be in Miller black and yellow for the season opener May 31st in Swift Current.