Daniel Moskos
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Daniel Ross Moskos is an American
baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates
organization. A left-handed pitcher, Moskos was drafted with the 4th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft
by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
in La Verne, California
along with Minnesota Vikings running back Ian Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Freddie Brown, and Chivas USA forward Chukwudi Chijindu .
Moskos has a big arm with above-average velocity. His ability to throw, potentially, three pitches (the fastball, slider and changeup), which is a plus as well.
with the 4th overall pick of the 2007 MLB draft and signed with the Pirates.
After placing pitcher Evan Meek
on the 15-day DL with right shoulder tendinitis, the Pirates called Moskos up to the majors for the first time on April 30, 2011. On that same night, he made his Major League debut. On May 22 he was optioned back to their Triple A team, the Indianapolis Indians
. Less than a week later on May 28, Moskos was recalled to Pittsburgh due to Joe Beimel
went on the 15-day DL with shoulder tightness.
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baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
organization. A left-handed pitcher, Moskos was drafted with the 4th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft
2007 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2007 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft was Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, and was held on June 7 and June 8, 2007...
by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Early life
Daniel Moskos was born on April 28, 1986 and attended Damien High SchoolDamien High School
Damien High School is a private, all-male Roman Catholic high school in La Verne, California named for Saint Damien of Molokai. The school had its first graduating class in 1963. Each of Damien's freshmen classes draws from an average of over 75 different elementary and junior high schools for...
in La Verne, California
La Verne, California
La Verne is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 31,063 at the 2010 census, down from 31,638 at the 2000 census.-History:...
along with Minnesota Vikings running back Ian Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Freddie Brown, and Chivas USA forward Chukwudi Chijindu .
Scouting report
He has a fastball that sits at about 94 mph (90 mph was MLB average is 2007), and has been clocked as high as 96. His slider during this time was clocked at 83.Moskos has a big arm with above-average velocity. His ability to throw, potentially, three pitches (the fastball, slider and changeup), which is a plus as well.
Professional career
Moskos was drafted by the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
with the 4th overall pick of the 2007 MLB draft and signed with the Pirates.
After placing pitcher Evan Meek
Evan Meek
Evan David Meek is a right-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was named to the 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. His nicknames include Super Meek and Evan Almighty-Early career:Meek attended Inglemoor High School in Kenmore, Washington...
on the 15-day DL with right shoulder tendinitis, the Pirates called Moskos up to the majors for the first time on April 30, 2011. On that same night, he made his Major League debut. On May 22 he was optioned back to their Triple A team, the Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
. Less than a week later on May 28, Moskos was recalled to Pittsburgh due to Joe Beimel
Joe Beimel
Joseph Ronald Beimel is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-Amateur career:...
went on the 15-day DL with shoulder tightness.