37. Mike Moustakas

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General
Awards
Career Stats

Born: September 11, 1988 in Los Angeles, CA USA
Weight: 225 lbs.
Height: 6'0"
Bats: L
Throws: R
Debut: June 10, 2011
Final Game: September 20, 2021

AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG
6756	768	1686	271	882	30	0.250

Mike Moustakas played the first eight and a half seasons of his career with the Kansas City Royals, where he may not have been the best player, but he was among the most popular. While it can be debated that he hasn’t had the production you would hope for in regards to a second overall pick, Moustakas (or “Moose” as he is called) has certainly had a good career and was vital to the Royals 2015 World Series Championship.

The Third Baseman went to two All-Star games to date and in 2017 he set the franchise record for Home Runs in a season with 38. Moustakas would have three other 20 HR years with the team. His run in Kansas City ended when he was dealt to the Milwaukee Brewers during the 2018 season. He left the team with 139 Home Runs with 858 Hits, but his rank his hindered by his .306 OBP.

The Bullet Points

Position: Third Base
Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 2nd Overall of the Amateur Draft 6/7/07.
Departed: Traded to the Milwaukee Brewers for Jorge Lopez and Brett Phillips 7/27/18.
Games Played: 934
Notable Statistics: 388 Runs Scored
858 Hits
184 Doubles
5 Triples
139 Home Runs
441 Runs Batted In
14 Stolen Bases
.251/.306/.430 Slash Line
11.8 bWAR

31 Playoff Games
14 Runs Scored
26 Hits
3 Doubles
0 Triples
6 Home Runs
15 Runs Batted In
0 Stolen Bases
.222/.258/.402 Slash Line
Major Accolades and Awards:
World Series Champion (2015)
All-Star (2015 & 2017)
Comeback Player of the Year (2017)
Most Putouts by a Third Baseman (2012)
Most Assists by a Third Baseman (2012)
Most Double Plays by a Third Baseman (2012)
Highest Range Factor by a Third Baseman (2012)