Adam Moore is a former professional baseball player who played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. He was born on May 8, 1984, in Longview, Texas, and attended the University of Texas at Arlington, where he played college baseball for the Mavericks.
Moore was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the sixth round of the 2006 MLB draft and made his professional debut in 2007. He spent several seasons in the Mariners' minor league system, where he was known for his strong defensive skills and ability to handle pitchers.
Moore made his MLB debut on September 17, 2009, as a member of the Seattle Mariners. He played in 12 games that season, hitting .195 with one home run and three RBIs. He continued to play for the Mariners in the following seasons, serving as a backup catcher and occasional starter.
In 2012, Moore was traded to the Kansas City Royals, where he played in 17 games before being sent back to the Mariners later that season. He spent the next few seasons bouncing between the Mariners and their minor league affiliates, struggling to establish himself as a regular player at the MLB level.
Moore became a free agent after the 2015 season and signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians. He spent most of the 2016 season in the minor leagues before being called up to the Indians in September. He played in just one game for the Indians, going hitless in two at-bats.
Moore signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers in 2017 and spent most of the season in the minor leagues. He was called up to the Rangers in September and played in six games, hitting .200 with one RBI.
Moore signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres in 2018 but did not appear in any MLB games that season. He became a free agent after the season and announced his retirement from professional baseball in January 2019.
Throughout his career, Moore was known for his strong defensive skills and ability to handle pitchers. He was also a respected teammate and leader in the clubhouse, earning the respect of his coaches and fellow players. While he never established himself as a regular player at the MLB level, he was a valuable asset to several teams throughout his career.
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