Next week will be the twelfth anniversary of Mike Moustakas’ Major League debut with the Royals. He was a much anticipated prospect - the former #2 overall pick and Baseball America had anointed him the #9 prospect in the game before the season. There would be some ups and downs early on, but by the Royals were making back-to-back runs through the post-season, he was an integral part of the team with a slick glove, a power bat at third, and a clubhouse leader who rallied the team when their backs were against the wall.
Now 34 years old, Moose is nearing the end of his career.