Andrew Moore (baseball) explained

Andrew Moore
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:2 June 1994
Birth Place:Springfield, Oregon, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 22
Debutyear:2017
Debutteam:Seattle Mariners
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:June 4
Finalyear:2019
Finalteam:Seattle Mariners
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:1–5
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.51
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:33
Teams:

Andrew George Moore (born June 2, 1994) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners. Prior to playing professionally, he played college baseball for the Oregon State Beavers. He currently serves as the assistant pitching coach for the Columbus Clippers.

Playing career

Moore attended North Eugene High School in Eugene, Oregon. As a senior at North Eugene, he had a 0.76 earned run average (ERA) with 125 strikeouts in 72 and 2/3 innings. He played college baseball at Oregon State University for the Beavers. During his college career he was 27–9 with a 2.10 earned run average (ERA) and 251 strikeouts.[1]

Seattle Mariners

Moore was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the second round of the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft.[2] He made his professional debut with the Everett AquaSox.[3] He started 2016 with the Bakersfield Blaze and was promoted to the Jackson Generals during the season.[4]

Moore made his Major League Baseball debut on June 22, 2017, against the Detroit Tigers,[5] going 7 innings, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits, no walks and 4 strikeouts for a quality start and the win.[6] He shuttled between the majors and the minors, making 8 starts and two relief appearances in the majors for the remainder of 2017.[7]

Tampa Bay Rays

On May 25, 2018, the Mariners traded Moore and Tommy Romero to the Tampa Bay Rays for Denard Span and Álex Colomé.[8]

Moore was designated for assignment on April 29, 2019, following the promotion of Nate Lowe.

San Francisco Giants

On May 5, 2019, Moore was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants. He was designated for assignment on May 11, 2019, without appearing for the Giants.

Seattle Mariners (second stint)

On May 17, 2019, Moore was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners. He was designated for assignment by the Mariners in July and outrighted to the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers. Moore was released by Seattle on October 22.

Cincinnati Reds

On April 1, 2020, Moore signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization. Moore did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] He became a free agent following the season on November 2.

Detroit Tigers

On January 16, 2021, Moore signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[10] He was released on August 5, 2021.

Toronto Blue Jays

On June 14, 2022, Moore signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.[11] In 10 games (6 starts) between the Double–A New Hampshire Fisher Cats and Triple–A Buffalo Bisons, he compiled a 5.63 ERA with 29 strikeouts across 32 innings. Moore was released by the Blue Jays organization on August 24.

Coaching career

On January 24, 2024, Moore was hired to serve as the assistant pitching coach for the Columbus Clippers, the Triple–A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andrew Moore, Oregon State Beavers ace, goes to Seattle Mariners in 2nd round of MLB Draft. 9 June 2015 . November 19, 2016.
  2. Web site: OSU baseball: Andrew Moore selected by Mariners in second round. STEVE GRESS Corvallis. Gazette-Times. November 19, 2016.
  3. News: Smooth transition. Statesman Journal . November 19, 2016.
  4. Web site: Mariners promote North Eugene grad Andrew Moore to Double A. November 19, 2016.
  5. Web site: Heralded Mariners Prospect Andrew Moore Set to Make First Big-League Start Thursday. 21 June 2017 . Seattletimes.com. June 26, 2017.
  6. Web site: Rookie Andrew Moore Shines in His Debut and Red-Hot Mariners Win 5th Straight. 22 June 2017 . Seattletimes.com. June 23, 2017.
  7. Web site: Andrew Moore 2017 Pitching Game Logs. Baseball-Reference.com. en. 2019-02-28.
  8. Web site: Mariners acquire Colome, Span from Rays: Club sends out young arms Moore, Romero in deal to bolster depth. MLB.com. Greg. Johns. May 25, 2018. May 25, 2018.
  9. Web site: 2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled. July 13, 2023. mlb.com. en.
  10. Web site: Tigers add R. Ross, 3 more on Minors deals . Jason . Beck . MLB.com . January 16, 2021 . January 16, 2021.
  11. Web site: Blue Jays' Andrew Moore: Links up with Jays on MiLB deal . CBSSports.com . June 21, 2022 . July 2, 2022 .
  12. Web site: Guardians and Clippers Announce 2024 Field Staff. June 18, 2024. milb.com. en.