Chad Moeller is a former professional baseball player who played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams during his career. He was born on February 18, 1975, in Upland, California, and attended the University of Southern California (USC) where he played college baseball.
Moeller was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the seventh round of the 1996 MLB draft and made his MLB debut with the team in 2000. He played for the Twins for two seasons before being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2003. He played for the Diamondbacks for two seasons and was part of the team that won the National League West division title in 2007.
After leaving the Diamondbacks, Moeller played for several other teams including the Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees. He was known for his defensive skills as a catcher and was often used as a backup catcher by the teams he played for.
Moeller's best season in the MLB was in 2005 when he played for the Brewers. He appeared in 107 games and had a batting average of .231 with 9 home runs and 32 runs batted in (RBIs). He also had a career-high 7 stolen bases that season.
Moeller retired from professional baseball in 2011 after playing for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. He finished his MLB career with a batting average of .226, 38 home runs, and 151 RBIs in 547 games played.
After retiring from baseball, Moeller became a baseball coach and instructor. He founded the Moeller Baseball Academy in Arizona, where he teaches young players the skills and techniques needed to succeed in baseball. He also works as a broadcaster for the Arizona Diamondbacks, providing analysis and commentary on their games.
In addition to his baseball career, Moeller is also known for his charitable work. He founded the Chad Moeller Baseball Foundation, which provides financial assistance to families with children who have life-threatening illnesses. The foundation also supports youth baseball programs and provides scholarships to young players who want to pursue a career in baseball.
Overall, Chad Moeller had a successful career as a professional baseball player, known for his defensive skills as a catcher and his contributions to several MLB teams. He has since become a respected coach and instructor, as well as a philanthropist who gives back to his community through his charitable work.
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