Mike Moustakas is a professional baseball player who has had a successful career in the Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on September 11, 1988, in Los Angeles, California, and attended Chatsworth High School. Moustakas was a highly touted prospect and was drafted second overall by the Kansas City Royals in the 2007 MLB draft.
Moustakas made his MLB debut in 2011 and quickly established himself as a solid third baseman. He was a key player in the Royals' run to the World Series in 2014, where they lost to the San Francisco Giants. Moustakas had a breakout season in 2015, hitting 22 home runs and driving in 82 runs while batting .284. He was named an All-Star for the first time in his career and helped lead the Royals to their first World Series championship in 30 years.
Moustakas continued to be a productive player for the Royals over the next few seasons, but he became a free agent after the 2017 season. He signed a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers for the 2018 season and had a career year, hitting 28 home runs and driving in 95 runs while batting .251. He helped lead the Brewers to the National League Championship Series, where they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Moustakas re-signed with the Brewers for the 2019 season and continued to be a productive player, hitting 35 home runs and driving in 87 runs while batting .254. He was named an All-Star for the second time in his career and helped lead the Brewers to the playoffs, where they lost to the Washington Nationals in the Wild Card game.
Moustakas signed a four-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds before the 2020 season and had a solid season, hitting 8 home runs and driving in 27 runs while batting .230. He was limited to just 44 games due to injuries and the shortened season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moustakas struggled with injuries again in 2021, playing in just 61 games and hitting 13 home runs while batting .224. He was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in August but struggled to find playing time on a crowded roster.
Overall, Moustakas has had a successful career in the MLB, hitting 192 home runs and driving in 597 runs while batting .241. He has been a key player on several playoff teams and has been named an All-Star twice. Despite his recent struggles with injuries, Moustakas is still considered one of the top third basemen in the league and will likely continue to be a productive player for years to come.
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