Koen Moreno

Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 5th round (147th overall) of the 2020 MLB Draft after a standout high school season with Panther Creek High School, posting a 1.62 ERA and 80 strikeouts in 47.2 innings.
Signed with the Cubs for $900,000, significantly over slot value, indicating the organization’s high confidence in his potential.
In 2023 with Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Class A), compiled a 7–2 record with a 2.90 ERA over 71.1 innings, demonstrating his development as a reliable starting pitcher.
Played for South Bend Cubs (Class A+), where in 2025 he posted a 1–0 record with a 2.25 ERA and 15 strikeouts over 12 innings, showing continued progression.
Across his minor league career (2022–2025), has accumulated a 10–7 record with a 4.88 ERA, 152 strikeouts in 134.2 innings, and a career WHIP of 1.80.