Throwing a no-hitter is merely a dream for almost every pitcher in baseball. 

For former University baseball player Nathan Moreau, the dream became a reality when he pulled off the feat last month.

In his debut game with the Frederick Keys, a Class A minor league affiliate with the Baltimore Orioles, Moreau threw a no-hitter against the Salem Red Sox.

“It was pretty unreal,” Moreau said. “It really doesn’t happen too often and it was my first game with the Keys.  It was an amazing feeling.”

Not only did Moreau throw his first no-hitter in his first game with the Keys, but he also pitched a complete game.

“It was the first nine-inning game I have ever played,” Moreau said. “It was pretty cool to accomplish two things, especially in my first game.”

Moreau began playing baseball when he was six years old. 

“I began playing baseball because I had tried every sport but football,” Moreau said. “I stuck to it and it has worked out so far.”

His talent was first noticed at Parkview High School in Lilburn where he started out playing first base. Moreau began pitching his junior year of high school and was named pitcher of the year his senior year by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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“I would have to dedicate my success in baseball so far to two of my high school coaches: my head coach, Chan Brown, and my pitching coach, David Palmer,” Moreau said. “They taught me everything I know about pitching and I would not be where I am today without them.”

Moreau signed with the University in 2005 and after his first season in 2006, he was named a freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball.

“Back when I played for UGA, it was difficult to balance school and baseball,” Moreau said. “It was pretty structured but I knew what I had to get done.” 

As a sophomore, Moreau led the team in wins for the second year in a row after a strong finish. 

“The UGA coaches and team have helped me a lot with my success so far,” he said. “Without my teammates and the UGA coaching staff, I would not have come as far as I have.” 

In the fall, Moreau plans to return to the University to finish his degree in risk management. 

In 2008, Moreau was drafted in the 11th round and signed a professional contract with the Baltimore Orioles. 

He has been playing in the minor leagues ever since.

“My goal for this year is to move up a level and ultimately make it to the big league,” Moreau said. “I plan to play baseball for as long as I can.”