Drafted in the 12th round (367th overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2015 (signed for $100,000).
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Draft Prospects
Scouts love Moore's on-field and off-field makeup as well as his penchant for performing on the big stage, like when he starred this spring at the National High School Invitational in Cary, N.C. He has an unorthodox setup and swing, with a circular bat waggle and a double toe-tap, but he still manages to get the barrel on the ball consistently. He has a chance to hit for average if he can simplify his mechanics and timing. His best tool is his raw power, which rates as average to plus. The rest of his tools are lacking. He is close to a 20 runner with poor defensive skills and throwing ability from the outfield, though he does have some raw arm strength and reaches 88 mph off the mound. Moore has a chance to become a bat-only big leaguer in the Allen Craig mold, but scouts think he will be difficult to sign away from a UCLA commitment.
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