Battlefield High School junior baseball players Nico Moritz-Toledo and Christian Gomez are rated among the top 100 high school baseball players in the nation in Baseball America’s latest rankings for the class of 2027.
A centerfielder committed to Virginia Tech, Moritz-Toledo is rated No. 44. The publication cited Moritz-Toledo’s speed as his biggest asset and compared him to outfielder Dante Nori, the Phillies’ 2024 first-round pick out of high school. Baseball America said Moritz-Toledo’s speed is an 80 on the 20-80 scouting scale.
As a sophomore, Moritz-Toledo was a first-team all-Class 6 state selection in helping Battlefield reach the state final. For the season, the left-hander hit .370 with eight doubles, two triples, three homers, 30 runs batted in, 34 runs scored and 23 stolen bases.
An outfielder and left-handed pitcher committed to North Carolina, Gomez is rated No. 89. Last spring was his first season with Battlefield after moving from Florida.
The 6-2 Gomez became a high-profile recruit over the summer during the travel season. He committed to the Tar Heels in early September.
Baseball America cited Gomez’s left-handed swing, power and speed as his biggest attributes.
