Cal State LA Athletics

2008: Was a key member of the Golden Eagles’ starting lineup as a sophomore. Appeared in 50 games and started 48 times. Hit .314 with eight home runs and 50 runs batted in. Collected 58 hits in 185 at bats. Was tied for second on the team in home runs and was second in RBI. Also scored 37 runs, which was tied for third on the team. Ended the season with a 12-game hitting streak. Hit safely in 20 of the final 21 games to raise his average from .245 to .314. Went 4-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBI at Cal State San Bernardino in the second game of the streak on April 19. Also had a three-hit game with three RBI against Cal Poly Pomona on April 26 and had three hits in a game at San Francisco State on May 2. Had 22 hits in 46 at bats in final 12 games. Hit his first home run for the Golden Eagles at Cal State Dominguez Hills on Feb. 8. Had season-high four RBI in games against Chico State on Feb. 23 and Cal State Monterey Bay on March 28. Handled 435 chances with only seven errors at first base. Earned an All-CCAA Academic Award.

At East L.A. Junior College: Had four home runs, 35 runs batted in and one stolen base in his one season in junior college.

 

At Bassett High School: Earned All-Montview League honors in 2004 and 2005 and participated in the San Gabriel Valley All-Star game. Was the team’s Rookie of the Year in 2003. Was an Honor Roll student. Competed in baseball and soccer.

 

Personal: Son of Max and Sonia Moya. Majoring in criminal justice. Enjoys weight lifting, the beach and spending time with friends and family. Lists playing baseball in Mexico and Canada as his most exciting experience in sports.