2   Mike Morano
Mike Morano

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Basking Ridge, N.J.
High School:
Ridge H.S.
Height / Weight:
5-7 / 175
Position:
Shortstop
Bats / Throws:
Right / Right

  • Looks to compete for playing time at shortstop or second base

    HIGH SCHOOL:

  • Three-year starter at shortstop for coach Bill Giglio at Ridge H.S.
  • Hit .450 with 35 RBI, 40 runs scored and 16 stolen bases as a senior
  • Had a .412 career average with 110 hits, 90 RBI and 51 stolen bases
  • Led team to New Jersey Group II state crowns in 2000 and 2002
  • Earned third team All-State honors during his senior year
  • Named Courier News Area Player of the Year following senior season
  • Selected first team All-Conference, All-County and All-Area as a senior
  • Also lettered in both football and basketball at Ridge
  • Captain of both the baseball and basketball teams during senior year

    PERSONAL:

  • Born November 12, 1983, in Orange, N.J.
  • Son of Michael and Teresa Morano
  • Enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences

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