Daniel Moskos

Daniel Moskos
Miami Marlins
Pitcher / Pitching coach
Born: (1986-04-28) April 28, 1986 (age 38)
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 record1–1
Earned run average2.96
Strikeouts11
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Teams
As player
As coach

Daniel Ross Moskos (born April 28, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and current coach who serves as the pitching coach for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011. He has also served as a pitching coach for the Chicago Cubs.

Amateur career

Daniel 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

Pittsburgh Pirates

The 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

On July 6, 2012, Moskos was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.[5] He pitched for the Triple–A Charlotte Knights in 2012 and 2013. On June 23, 2013, he was released.

EDA Rhinos

On July 23, 2013, Moskos signed with the EDA Rhinos of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[6] However, he did not appear in a game for the team.

Los Angeles Dodgers

On 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.[7] 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

On 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.[8]

Lancaster Barnstormers

On December 20, 2016, Moskos signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[9]

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

On April 26, 2018, Moskos signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. In 44 appearances for Tijuana, he compiled a 4–1 record and 1.24 ERA with 43 strikeouts and 7 saves across 43+2⁄3 innings pitched.

On October 4, 2019, Moskos signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. However, he was released by the team on December 2.[10]

Post-playing career

As of 2019, Moskos was working as a throwing trainer at Driveline Baseball.[11] 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.[12]

On November 15, 2021, the Chicago Cubs hired Moskos as their assistant pitching coach.[13]

On November 27, 2024, the Miami Marlins hired Moskos to be the team's major league pitching coach.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  2. ^ "2005 Cotuit Kettleers". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  3. ^ "Major League Baseball Draft: Pirates select Clemson pitcher in first round". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  4. ^ "Pirates sign top pick Moskos | TribLIVE.com". Archive.triblive.com. July 18, 2007. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  5. ^ "White Sox claim LHP Moskos, fourth pick in '07". ESPN.com. July 6, 2012.
  6. ^ "Taiwan's EDA Rhinos Sign Daniel Moskos". calltothepen.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  7. ^ "Left-hander Moskos suspended 50 games". MiLB.com. June 12, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  8. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Daniel Moskos Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  11. ^ "Daniel Moskos: Pitcher Recalls Journey from High Draft Pick to Lengthy Professional Career". Seamheads.com. March 10, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  12. ^ "Yankees Double-A affiliate Somerset announces manager and coaches". Mycentraljersey.com. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  13. ^ "Cubs hire Moskos as assistant pitching coach". MLB.com.
  14. ^ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/marlins-to-hire-daniel-moskos-as-pitching-coach.html