photo by Gracey Evans 
Senior outfielder, Demetrius Moorer, his the baseball that got him a run to first base on Friday’s game against WVU Tech.

For many senior athletes, it is difficult to reflect on how fast time passes over the span of a college career.

For Point Park baseball outfielder and senior Demetrius Moorer, his mission is to keep playing.  For that reason, he vows that this will not be the end of his career.   

Baseball has been a part of Moorer for almost his entire life. The Homewood, Fla. native grew up with a natural talent and focus to someday play for a major league organization.  

“I was 2 years old when I first picked up a baseball bat and when I turned 8, I knew this was my passion, to one day get drafted,” Moorer said.

Moorer, a transfer student from Eastern Kentucky University, said the decision to come to Point Park was an easy one.  After playing the first two years of his baseball collegiate career with the NCAA Division I Colonels, Moorer said that he wanted to come play with his close friend Jordan Marchitello, who told him about the baseball program.

“I liked that Point Park’s program was very successful, and Jordan told me how great the coach was [at Point Park],” Moorer said.  “We used to play summer ball in Miami, so we are pretty close. It was an easy decision for me.”

Moorer loves pressure and prides himself on competition.

“I think it brings out the best in us,” Moorer said.  “I didn’t think it was a big transition for me honestly.  I show up and come ready to play my game.”

His numbers back up his claim. Moorer is hitting .327 this season with the Pioneers along with three home runs, which is good for second on the team. He is also second in hits (37), stolen bases (12) and slugging (0.513).

However, the moment he will never forget came during the 2015 season when he was awarded a gold glove for his play in the outfield.

Moorer said he became very emotional about receiving the news from Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Athletic Communications, Kevin Taylor.  

“To be one of nine players even considered nationally was incredible, but Kevin [Taylor] had called me, and I was so struck at how much of a great accomplishment this was for myself,” Moorer said. 

That season in center field, Moorer was excellent, not committing one error in 105 chances, according to the Point Park 2015 statistics sheet.  He credits a lot of his success to head coach Loren Torres.

“He was straightforward with me since the day I arrived here,” Moorer said.  “I really respect him as a coach and the mentality that he gave us.  We all bought in to what he had to say.”

Torres, now in his sixth year with the team, had nothing but praise for Moorer after the award was given out.

“He sees pitches really well, is able to work counts and he always elevates his game out in the field,” Torres said. “He really deserved that gold glove, and I’m happy for him.”

Point Park junior outfielder Shane Conley described what it meant to have Moorer as a teammate and if he saw a future in baseball for the senior.

“The team knew what they were getting when we found out he was coming from a big program like that,” Conley said.  “He really knows his place, and he is a very humble, approachable guy.”

When asked if he thought Moorer had the tools to have a shot in professional baseball, Conley said that the skill was there, but the right people have to find him.

“He’s such a speedy guy and can work counts and earned his spot in the lineup to hit leadoff for us,” Conley said.  “I know we had scouts from the Dodgers, Padres and Phillies at some of our games, but I think regardless if he gets drafted or not, he will still have the option to play independent league ball, kind of like the semi-pros.  I know that he is going to continue playing baseball.  It’s a matter of where he will end up.”

The head coach said that there were more than just a few scouts who visited some of the games.  There was even one from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

“We had people from the Pirates, Royals, Mets, Dodgers, Padres and Phillies,” Torres said.  “They were there watching at our games against Warner (Fla.) and West Virginia Tech.”

Torres believes Moorer’s all-around skill set will be enough to catch a lot of attention.  He said that Moorer is a complete player and is very committed to a healthy diet.  

“I hope he gets drafted,” Torres said.  “One of the reasons why he is our team captain is because he excels in all aspects of the game.  He eats right and keeps himself in shape.  He has become a very big asset to our team.”