Navery Moore
| IP | 248 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.935 |
| WHIP | 1.464 |
| BB/9 | 3.629 |
| SO/9 | 7.185 |
- Full name Navery Charles Moore
- Born 08/10/1990 in Franklin, TN
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Vanderbilt
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Drafted in the 14th round (446th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2011 (signed for $400,000).
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Moore has come back from Tommy John surgery back in high school to become a factor in Vanderbilt's deep bullpen. He made just three appearances as a freshman and 10 as a sophomore, totaling fewer than 18 innings, but has served as Vandy's closer most of this season and had a team-high nine saves. He didn't give up an extra-base hit until the mid-May series against Florida, when he gave up two home runs and a double. While he's not intimidating on the mound at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, Moore has closer stuff, starting with his fastball. It can be a swing-and-miss pitch in the strike zone, with velocity in the 92-96 mph range, and has solid life. Moore's breaking ball is more of a sweepy slider than a downer breaker, and he has a hard time repeating his release point. Some scouts believe his long arm action will preclude his breaking ball from ever being a swing-and-miss pitch, which could limit him to a set-up role. He also earns high grades for his makeup.
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Moore had Tommy John surgery during high school and was used sparingly during his first two years at Vanderbilt before emerging as the Commodores' closer as a junior in 2011. The Braves' lone over-slot signing that summer-he got $400,000 in the 14th round--he made his pro debut in 2012 and spent the first half of the campaign in the Rome rotation before moving to the bullpen in order to limit his workload. The velocity of Moore's fastball improved as the season went on, sitting at 93-95 mph at its best while maintaining above-average movement. He worked hard on improving the consistency of his curveball and can generate good spin with sweeping action. His curve is more effective than his slider, which lacks a sharp, cutting action. His changeup also has made strides and shows flashes of being a solid pitch. The 103 innings he pitched in 2012 were by far the most action Moore has seen on the mound, and he will need more innings to refine his command and overall feel for pitching. The development of his breaking ball will determine whether he starts or relieves at higher levels, with most scouts seeing him as a potential force in the back of a bullpen. High Class A is next on his agenda. -
The lone over-slot signing in the Braves' 2011 draft class, Moore received a $400,000 bonus in the 14th round. After having Tommy John surgery in high school, he pitched just 13 innings in his first two seasons at Vanderbilt before tying a school record with 11 saves last spring. Moore's calling card is his arm strength. His fastball resides in the 92-96 mph range and has above-average movement. He has struggled with the release point of his slider, which tends to sweep more than drop. His long arm action has caused some evaluators if it will prevent him from developing a plus breaking ball, which would limit his role in the bullpen. In addition to improving his slider, he also needs to tighten up his command. If everything comes together for Moore, he could develop into a set-up man or perhaps even a closer. He'll make his pro debut at one of Atlanta's Class A affiliates and could move quickly through the system.
