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- Full name: Michael C. Moustakas http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/pros...
- Born: September 11, 1988 http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/pros...
- Birthplace: Chatsworth, CA http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/pros...
- Nickname: Moose http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Mousta...
- Height: 6' 0" http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/pros...
- Weight: 195 lbs http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/pros...
- Position: Short Stop/Third Base http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/pros...
- High school: Chatsworth High School, Chatsworth, CA http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/pros...
- College: none http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/...
- Draft year: 2007, 2nd pick in the first round http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?sect...
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Michael Moustakas, nephew of former New York Mets hitting coach Tom Robson, was the second overall first round draft pick of the Kansas City Royals in the June 2007 MLB draft. He currently alternates in the position of short stop and third base for the Royals' Single-A minor league affiliate, the Wilmington Blue Rocks.
At the end of the Blue Rocks 2009 season, Moustakas was the team's leader in home runs with 16 and in RBIs with 86.
In the 2008 season, he played for the Burlington Bees of the Class A Midwest League, he had a .272 (135-for-496) batting average in 126 games, with 25 doubles, 3 triples, 22 home runs, 71 RBIs, 8 stolen bases and 77 runs scored. He was tied for second with Ryan Shealy in home runs among all Royals minor league players. His home run total led the Midwest League in 2008 and ranked third in RBIs. His .468 slugging percentage ranked fourth in the league.
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Career Highlights
While at Chatsworth High School, in Chatsworth, California, Moustakas hit a California Prep record of 52 home runs and was West Valley League Player of the Year and part of the California All-State Selection for three years in a row, from 2005-2007. He was also named Baseball America High School Player of the Year and selected as part of the USA Today All-USA high school baseball team in 2007.Moustakas was named a Carolina League mid-season all-star in 2009 and was a Baseball America Class A All-Star in 2008.
He is currently ranked 11th in the MLB.com Top 50 prospects.
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Awards and Championships
- 2005, 2006, 2007: Cal-Hi Player of the Year
- 2005, 2006, 2007: West Valley League Player of the Year
- 2005, 2006, 2007: All-City Selection
- 2005, 2006, 2007: All-City Selection
- 2005, 2006, 2007: California All-State Selection
- 2006, 2007: Los Angeles City Section Player of the Year
- 2005, 2006, 2007: Louisville Slugger High School All-American
- 2007: Louisville Slugger High School Player of the Year
- 2007: USA Today All-USA high school baseball team
- 2007: Baseball America High School Player of the Year
- 2008: Baseball America Class A All-Star
- 2009: Carolina League Mid-Season All-Star
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Quotes
- "It's been my dream since I was a kid" upon being drafted with a $3.5 million dollar contract by the KC Royals organization. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=2976787
- "I was confident if the deal wasn't done, I'd be going to SC, and I was OK with that" Moustakas commenting on what if the Royals hadn't signed him.http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=2976787
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Mike Moustakas Featured Video
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Mike Moustakas News
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Royals release Mike Jacobs and John Bale, take Atlanta lefty in Rule 5 draft
Here's some validation for the Royals' belief that Mike Moustakas, despite some suspect numbers, is developing toward the potential that made him the No. ... (December 10, 2009)Kansas City Star -
KC's Minors depth starts to take shape
Considering that two of those impact first-rounders, Mike Moustakas and Eric Hosmer, didn't completely set the world on fire, it still kind of went ... (November 26, 2009)MLB.com -
Mike Moustakas and Johnny Giavotella
So based on these two reports, Giavotella is a below average defensive 2B with good strike zone judgement, and Moustakas is profiling as a 1B/DH type with ... (November 29, 2009)Kings of Kauffm -
Hot Stove Report: Cuban Defector Inks Royals' Contract
'Moose named to AFL All-Prospect Team: Third baseman Mike Moustakas was named this week to the All-Prospect team for the Arizona Fall League. ... (December 10, 2009)OurSports Central (press release)
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Mike Moustakas Blogs
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Edgar Osuna vs. Wilmington Blue Rocks
Johnny Giavotella flies out to center fielder Quentin Davis. With Mike Moustakas batting, Derrick Robinson steals (2) 3rd base. Mike Moustakas grounds out, first baseman Frederick Freeman to pitcher Edgar Osuna. Derrick Robins... (December 10, 2009)royalsreview.com -
Baseball Beginnings » Updated Scouting Report, Mike Moustakas, KC ...
When we last saw Mike Moustakas, it was at the Cal-Carolina League All-Star game in July. We saw him recently in the Arizona Fall League. Moustakas has taken his share of criticism long before he is ready for the majors, but despite ... (November 29, 2009)baseballbeginnings.com -
Mike Moustakas - Arizona Fall League - 2009 - Minor League Ball
Looks like Moustakas is trying to hook EVERYTHING in this game… Has that been his tendancy? Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal. by 306008 on Nov 21, 2009 12:47 PM EST reply actions ... (November 16, 2009)minorleagueball.com -
Kansas City Royals Prospect Mike Moustakas Tearing Up the Arizona ...
MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com-SURPRISE, AZ – Mike Moustakas drove in eight runs and has posted a .353 (6-for-17) average over his past five games for the Surprise Rafters, who have begun the 2009 Arizona Fall League season wit...mlntherawfeed.com
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