Atlanta Vipers Moore flew under the radar for most of the summer beating strong teams out of the midwest and eventually winning the 16U USA JO Cup. The Vipers are dynamic team with power lefties and speed on the bases. Most of their players are still uncommitted. We sat down with manager, Marty Moore, to talk about this special group.

How long has this Atlanta Vipers Moore team been together? The team started together as an eight and under team in coach pitch. We've just evolved and been a winning team all the way through. There's probably six or seven players that have been with me over six years. It's a good core group. We seem to add more good players. 

What's been the most impressive tournament your team had this summer? We played a pretty intense showcase schedule. We played the IDT in Colorado. 

What makes this team so special? Cohesiveness I would say. A lot of them have played together for a long time. Charles and I look for a different kind of kid. These kids I have they are just relentlessness. 

How would you describe this team? It's a great mix. We're not one way. We're not strictly a power hitting team. I think we hit 21 home runs out in Colorado. We're not strictly a speed team. I've got three girls that can get down the line pretty fast. We're just a great mix. Speed and power. We've got some live arms. We have tough kids. They're winners. 

What have been the most impressive wins this summer? We've beat the Texas Bombers who won ASA Nationals. We beat the EC Bullets Biele team. We beat a really strong Beverly Bandits team.

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Meet Atlanta Vipers - Moore

​#00 Kristen Green (2019, uncommitted) UTL
She is "Gamer," a five tool player that brings high energy. Green was sidelined with an injury this summer but Vipers are anxious for her return. Green is the type of player who can change the game offensively with her power and speed.

#1 Denise Teague (2018, uncommitted) MIF/OF
Teague is the spark plug of the team who has been a Viper since she was seven. Coach Moore describes her as "She's small in stature, but big in heart."  Teague transitions from short to second very easily. You can find her batting one, two, or nine in the lineup. 

​#2 Maygan Loparo (2018, uncommitted) C/OF
Loparo joined the team late in the season adding depth to the team. She's receiving attention from mid-major schools on the east coast.



#3 Haley Moore (2019, uncommitted) OF/UTL
Moore is a true outfielder with length and strength with gap to gap power. She gets out of the box with a speed running a 2.8 down the line. 



​​#4 Charla Echols (2018, Michigan State commit)
Echols is the team leader and listed as one of the toughest hitters to strike out. Her style of hitting has been compared to Tony Gwynn.



​​#5 Hannah Morgan (2019, uncommitted) C/IF
Morgan is characterized as the slinger behind the plate. She hits for power more than average. 



​#7 Kylie Vannavong (2018, Georgia Southern) CF/UTL
Vannavong has been the staple centerfielder for Moore for eight years. She's a five tool player who can steal bases and track down flyballs. In the lineup, she brings natural power from the left side.



​#9 Briana Butler (2018, Duke commit) P/UT
Butler is a pitcher/hitter that leads the team equally in both categories. Her movement from the mound led the Vipers to a USA JO Cup Championship.




#99 Olivia Biles (2018, uncommitted) UTL
Biles swings the bat from the left side and plays mostly third base. She's described as a gap to gap hitter.




#18 Adia Polk (2018, uncommitted) 1B/OF/P
Polk is all power and can cover ground at first base. At IDT, Polk pummeled six home runs in Boulder and five home runs at JO Cup. Moore said she's hit nearly 30 home runs this year. She's receiving attention from in state and Big Ten schools.


#27 Amy Vetula (2018, uncommitted) MIF/CF
Vetula described as one of the most dynamic slappers in the state. She's receiving attention from College of Charleston and Furman.



#28 Maddie Billings (2018, uncommitted) P/3B
Billings had a tremendous performance at USA JO Cup hitting at least four home runs. She's receiving looks from College of Charleston, Furman, and Radford.



#88 Jessica Womble (2018, uncommitted)
Womble is a strong hitter who can come up to bat in a pinch and change the outcome of the game.