06/25/2021 - Softball Factory All-State Tournament Moira is a 2024 graduate who plays 2B and OF. She hustles on and off the field. On defense, she makes accurate throws but could have a faster exchange and stronger throw. In the box, Moira has great pitch selection with consistent contact. More extension in her swing will continue to improve Moira's game. Overall, she has the skill set and tools to further improve her game on the diamond.
12/18/2020 - Softball Factory Academic All-American Tournament Moira is a coachable UT prospect who showed well during the Academic All-American Tournament. In the field, Moira makes the routine plays and works to make accurate throws to her target. Presenting her glove to the ball sooner can help Moira field ground balls more efficiently. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a square stance and takes a soft stride. She is fluid to load and gets good extension through the ball, driving the ball to the opposite field. Moira can produce more pop off the barrel by engaging her lower half more. Overall, Moira is a prospect who has the potential to further build upon her skills on the field.
12/15/2019 - College PREP - Madison (NYC), NJ Moira O’Connor Zavala is a 2024 right-handed pitcher and second baseman with a developing skill set. On the mound, she keeps the ball low and extends thru the release on each pitch. Her mechanics are smooth with a controlled finish. At second, she has good range to her glove side with a quick and clean exchange. Offensively, she can spray the ball to all areas of the field. Overall, Moria works hard to improve her fundamental skills.
03/17/2019 - Interactive Video Program - Chestnut Ridge (NYC), NY Moira is a right handed pitcher and shortstop with a developing skill set. On the mound, she extends through well on her release and keeps an open hip direction. She is controlled in her mechanics and quick in her pitching motion. She is accurate in the strike zone and hides her change up well. She is athletic and fluid in her arm circle. Defensively, she displays range to her glove side and is quick in her exchange to her target. She makes accurate throws and is smooth in her release. Offensively, she loads back well in her lower half and stays level through the zone. She has solid pop and creates hard contact consistently to all sides of the field. Overall, Moira hustles hard and is very coachable.
Lea Ann Jarvis is the Senior Director of Softball Operations.