• Full name Michael Christopher Moustakas
  • Born 09/11/1988 in Los Angeles, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School Chatsworth
  • Debut 06/10/2011
  • Drafted in the 1st round (2nd overall) by the Kansas City Royals in 2007 (signed for $4,000,000).
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    No premium draft pick had a better season than Moustakas, who had one of the great careers in California high school history. The nephew of former Mets hitting coach Tom Robson, Moustakas tightened up his body between his junior and senior seasons, stepping up his conditioning as he healed completely from a hairline ankle fracture sustained during a scrimmage football game as a high school junior. He was the starting quarterback at Chatsworth as a freshman and has a bazooka for an arm--his fastball sat in the low 90s early in the year in relief roles and hit 97 mph in April. His power arm isn't his best tool though, as Moustakas' quiet, quick hands, polished approach and strength at the plate produce light-tower power and a smooth swing he repeats easily. Earlier in the year, scouts wondered about his defensive position--he's Chatsworth's shortstop but will move immediately as a pro. Most believe third base would be the first natural spot and others dreamed of his arm behind the plate, but most agree now that it doesn't matter. His bat will play at any spot, even first base, though it would be a shame to waste that arm there. The only complicating factor was his commitment to Southern California--he and Robert Stock would become an unrivaled pair of two-way players--and representation by Scott Boras. The combination clouds his signability, but not his impressive ability.

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  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Kansas City Royals in 2011
  • Rated Best Power Hitter in the Kansas City Royals in 2011
  • Rated Best Power Prospect in the Texas League in 2010
  • Rated Best Batting Prospect in the Texas League in 2010
  • Rated Best Defensive 3B in the Texas League in 2010
  • Rated Most Exciting Player in the Texas League in 2010
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Kansas City Royals in 2010
  • Rated Best Power Hitter in the Kansas City Royals in 2010
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Kansas City Royals in 2009
  • Rated Best Power Hitter in the Kansas City Royals in 2009
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Kansas City Royals in 2008
  • Rated Best Power Hitter in the Kansas City Royals in 2008
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the Kansas City Royals in 2008

Career Transactions

  • 3B Mike Moustakas assigned to Charlotte Knights.
  • Chicago White Sox signed free agent 3B Mike Moustakas to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
  • Los Angeles Angels activated 3B Mike Moustakas.
  • Colorado Rockies traded 3B Mike Moustakas to Los Angeles Angels for RHP Connor Van Scoyoc.
  • Colorado Rockies traded 3B Mike Moustakas to Los Angeles Angels for RHP Connor Van Scoyoc.
  • Colorado Rockies selected the contract of 3B Mike Moustakas, and from Albuquerque Isotopes.
  • 3B Mike Moustakas assigned to Albuquerque Isotopes.
  • 3B Mike Moustakas assigned to Colorado Rockies.
  • Cincinnati Reds released 3B Mike Moustakas.

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