Daniel Ross Moskos (born April 28, 1986) is an American former professional baseball left-handed pitcher who played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011. He currently serve as the assistant pitching coach for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB).
| Daniel Moskos | |
|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs – No. 53 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 28, 1986 Greenville, South Carolina, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 30, 2011, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 28, 2011, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–1 |
| Earned run average | 2.96 |
| Strikeouts | 11 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Amateur career
editDaniel attended Damien High School in La Verne, California along with running back Ian Johnson, former NFL wide receiver Freddie Brown, and soccer forward Chukwudi Chijindu. After high school, he attended Clemson University and played college baseball for the Clemson Tigers. In 2005, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1][2]
Professional career
editPittsburgh Pirates
editThe Pittsburgh Pirates selected Moskos with the fourth overall pick of the 2007 MLB draft.[3] He signed with the Pirates for a $2.475 million signing bonus on July 17, 2007.[4]
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, pitching one scoreless inning in relief against the Colorado Rockies. On May 22, Moskos was optioned back to their Triple–A affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians. Less than a week later on May 28, Moskos was recalled to Pittsburgh due to Joe Beimel going on the 15-day DL with shoulder tightness. In 31 games in the majors, he was 1–1 with a 2.96 ERA.
Chicago White Sox
editOn July 6, 2012, Moskos was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.[5] He pitched for the Charlotte Knights in 2012 and 2013. On June 23, 2013, he was released.
EDA Rhinos
editHe finished the 2013 season with the EDA Rhinos in the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[citation needed]
Los Angeles Dodgers
editOn November 18, 2013, Moskos signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including an invitation to major league camp. Later he was assigned to the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes, where he had a 6.52 ERA in nine games before being released on May 7, 2014.
In 2015, while he was a free agent, Moskos was suspended for 50 games following a positive test for a banned substance.[6] Moskos played in the Mexican Professional Winter League in Navojoa, Sonora for Mayos de Navojoa. In 24 games, he posted a 2–1 record with nine saves.
San Diego Padres
editOn March 1, 2016, Moskos signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization. He made 53 appearances out of the bullpen for the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas, compiling a 5–2 record and 3.39 ERA with 47 strikeouts over 61 innings pitched. Moskos elected free agency following the season on November 7.[7]
Lancaster Barnstormers
editOn December 20, 2016, Moskos signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[8]
On April 4, 2017, Moskos signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the 2017 season.
Toros de Tijuana
editOn April 26, 2018, Moskos signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. He retired from professional baseball following the season.
Post-playing career
editAs of 2019, Moskos was working as a throwing trainer at Driveline Baseball.[9] In 2021, Moskos was the pitching coach for the Single–A Charleston River Dogs of the New York Yankees organization. In 2021, Moskos served as the pitching coach for the Double–A Somerset Patriots.[10]
On November 15, 2021, Chicago Cubs hired Moskos as their assistant pitching coach.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "2005 Cotuit Kettleers". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ "Major League Baseball Draft: Pirates select Clemson pitcher in first round". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- ^ "Pirates sign top pick Moskos | TribLIVE.com". Archive.triblive.com. July 18, 2007. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ "White Sox claim LHP Moskos, fourth pick in '07". ESPN.com. July 6, 2012.
- ^ "Left-hander Moskos suspended 50 games". MiLB.com. June 12, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (December 24, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Dec. 10–22". baseballamerica.com. Archived from the original on June 2, 2017. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
- ^ "Daniel Moskos: Pitcher Recalls Journey from High Draft Pick to Lengthy Professional Career". Seamheads.com. March 10, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ "Yankees Double-A affiliate Somerset announces manager and coaches". Mycentraljersey.com. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ "Cubs hire Moskos as assistant pitching coach". MLB.com.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or CPBL
- MiLB.com report Archived July 14, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- On the Pirates: If only Wieters had been drafted ...