Robert Moore Stats & Scouting Report

AB	379
AVG	.24
OBP	.323
SLG	.364
HR	9

Full name Robert Moore
Born 03/31/2002 in Leawood, KS
Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: S / Throws: R
School Arkansas
Drafted in the CB-B round (72nd overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2022 (signed for $800,000).

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Moore has brought plenty of excitement to the Razorbacks program since arriving on campus early for the 2020 spring. At just 17, Moore’s 16-game performance in the shortened Covid year was enough to prove he belonged, with a .317/.403/.444 slash line. He followed that with a remarkable 2021 campaign, as the switch-hitter displayed power from both sides you wouldn’t expect to see in a 5-foot-9 170-pound middle infielder. He belted 16 home runs to go with his .283 average to catapult himself up draft boards, earning plenty of first round chatter heading into 2022. However, Moore’s numbers have taken a step back this spring. He had a .232/.367/.419 slash line with just six home runs heading into NCAA Tournament play. There have been some bright spots. Moore laced 16 doubles and was just one walk behind the team lead with 34 before regional play began. The defense has remained strong, as he committed just two errors in his first 135 attempts. With Arkansas in the super regionals, Moore still has time to contribute where it matters most. The son of Royals president Dayton Moore, Robert does possess a prospect profile that should translate into professional baseball. Known for his ultra aggressive swings, it will be interesting to see if Moore transitions to more of a bat-to-ball approach, taking what the pitcher gives him and using all fields. With the wood bat, expect to see a line drive hitter with enough strength to leave the yard on occasion. Moore brings the gamer mentality with him, and with his strong defensive play, the ability is there to hold down second base as he works his way up the ladder. An above-average runner, Moore should be a threat on the basepaths at the next level. The overall body of work Moore has on his resume is impressive. Though the first round chatter may have declined, he can still be a solid pick somewhere in the first three rounds in July.

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Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Moore bypassed the draft out of high school and enrolled early at Arkansas for the 2020 spring and was off to a strong start as a 17-year-old before the pandemic ended the season early. After an outstanding 2021 season, Moore looked positioned to be a first-round pick in 2022, but instead he hit .232/.374/.427 in 65 games. The Brewers drafted him in the supplemental second round with the 72nd overall pick and signed him for $800,000.

Scouting Report: Moore is small but has an outstanding baseball IQ, which is no surprise as the son of former Royals president Dayton Moore. A switch-hitter with an aggressive swing, Moore's performance dipped in 2022 but he didn't have a high strikeout rate, lending optimism for him to bounce back. Moore had no trouble catching up to good velocity, but several scouts thought he got too pull-oriented in an attempt to show he can hit for power, rather than maintain an all-fields approach. His offensive game should center more around his OBP skills, with power for 10-15 home runs. An above-average runner, Moore's defensive game didn't slump. He's an instinctive second baseman who has a chance to be an above-average defender with an average arm. He should see time at shortstop as well, but his future is at second base.

The Future: The underlying skills are there for Moore's offensive game to rebound from his 2022 performance. If that happens, Moore could develop into an everyday second baseman who offers value on both sides of the ball.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 40. Run: 55. Field: 55. Arm: 50.

Draft Prospects

School: Arkansas Committed/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 20.3
BA Grade: 45/High
Scouting Grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50
Moore has brought plenty of excitement to the Razorbacks program since arriving on campus early for the 2020 spring. At just 17, Moore’s 16-game performance in the shortened Covid year was enough to prove he belonged, with a .317/.403/.444 slash line. He followed that with a remarkable 2021 campaign, as the switch-hitter displayed power from both sides you wouldn’t expect to see in a 5-foot-9 170-pound middle infielder. He belted 16 home runs to go with his .283 average to catapult himself up draft boards, earning plenty of first round chatter heading into 2022. However, Moore’s numbers have taken a step back this spring. He had a .232/.367/.419 slash line with just six home runs heading into NCAA Tournament play. There have been some bright spots. Moore laced 16 doubles and was just one walk behind the team lead with 34 before regional play began. The defense has remained strong, as he committed just two errors in his first 135 attempts. With Arkansas in the super regionals, Moore still has time to contribute where it matters most. The son of Royals president Dayton Moore, Robert does possess a prospect profile that should translate into professional baseball. Known for his ultra aggressive swings, it will be interesting to see if Moore transitions to more of a bat-to-ball approach, taking what the pitcher gives him and using all fields. With the wood bat, expect to see a line drive hitter with enough strength to leave the yard on occasion. Moore brings the gamer mentality with him, and with his strong defensive play, the ability is there to hold down second base as he works his way up the ladder. An above-average runner, Moore should be a threat on the basepaths at the next level. The overall body of work Moore has on his resume is impressive. Though the first round chatter may have declined, he can still be a solid pick somewhere in the first three rounds in July.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Moore bypassed the draft out of high school and enrolled early at Arkansas for the 2020 spring and was off to a strong start as a 17-year-old before the pandemic ended the season early. After an outstanding 2021 season, Moore looked positioned to be a first-round pick in 2022, but instead he hit .232/.374/.427 in 65 games. The Brewers drafted him in the supplemental second round with the 72nd overall pick and signed him for $800,000.

Scouting Report: Moore is small but has an outstanding baseball IQ, which is no surprise as the son of former Royals president Dayton Moore. A switch-hitter with an aggressive swing, Moore's performance dipped in 2022 but he didn't have a high strikeout rate, lending optimism for him to bounce back. Moore had no trouble catching up to good velocity, but several scouts thought he got too pull-oriented in an attempt to show he can hit for power, rather than maintain an all-fields approach. His offensive game should center more around his OBP skills, with power for 10-15 home runs. An above-average runner, Moore's defensive game didn't slump. He's an instinctive second baseman who has a chance to be an above-average defender with an average arm. He should see time at shortstop as well, but his future is at second base.

The Future: The underlying skills are there for Moore's offensive game to rebound from his 2022 performance. If that happens, Moore could develop into an everyday second baseman who offers value on both sides of the ball.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 40. Run: 55. Field: 55. Arm: 50.
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Moore bypassed the draft out of high school and enrolled early at Arkansas for the 2020 spring and was off to a strong start as a 17-year-old before the pandemic ended the season early. After an outstanding 2021 season, Moore looked positioned to be a first-round pick in 2022, but instead he hit .232/.374/.427 in 65 games. The Brewers drafted him in the supplemental second round with the 72nd overall pick and signed him for $800,000.

Scouting Report: Moore is small but has an outstanding baseball IQ, which is no surprise as the son of former Royals president Dayton Moore. A switch-hitter with an aggressive swing, Moore's performance dipped in 2022 but he didn't have a high strikeout rate, lending optimism for him to bounce back. Moore had no trouble catching up to good velocity, but several scouts thought he got too pull-oriented in an attempt to show he can hit for power, rather than maintain an all-fields approach. His offensive game should center more around his OBP skills, with power for 10-15 home runs. An above-average runner, Moore's defensive game didn't slump. He's an instinctive second baseman who has a chance to be an above-average defender with an average arm. He should see time at shortstop as well, but his future is at second base.

The Future: The underlying skills are there for Moore's offensive game to rebound from his 2022 performance. If that happens, Moore could develop into an everyday second baseman who offers value on both sides of the ball.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 40. Run: 55. Field: 55. Arm: 50.
BA Grade: 45/High

August Update: Moore was a prominent prospect in the 2020 high school class who opted to graduate early and enroll early at Arkansas that season and made an immediate impact, albeit in a year shortened by Covid. After hitting .283/.384/.558 with 16 home runs in 61 games as a sophomore in 2021, Moore looked like a potential first-round pick in 2022. Instead, Moore&#39s stock dropped as he hit .232/.374/.427 his junior year, but the Brewers made him a supplemental second-round pick and signed him for $800,000. Despite a down year, there&#39s still reason to believe Moore will bounce back, as he&#39s young for the class at 20 and his struggles weren&#39t because of excessive swing and miss, with nearly as many walks (42) as strikeouts (46) in 300 plate appearances for a 15% K-rate. At 5-foot-9, 170 pounds, Moore has a smaller frame and a smaller strike zone that he generally stays within. When he does swing, he swings aggressively but is able to make frequent contact, so the components are there for Moore to develop into a high on-base threat. Moore showed surprising power for his size in college, though with wood bats he projects to be a 10-15 home run hitter. An above-average runner, Moore earns high marks for his defensive skill set at second base, where he&#39s an instinctive fielder with a quick first soft, soft hands and is smooth on double play turns. His high baseball IQ is no surprise either as the son of Royals president Dayton Moore.