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Atlanta Braves Scouting Report on IF Dylan Moore

By Benjamin Chase

May 12, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; A detailed view of a baseball glove and bat before the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; A detailed view of a baseball glove and bat before the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 12, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; A detailed view of a baseball glove and bat before the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; A detailed view of a baseball glove and bat before the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

The Atlanta Braves snagged Dylan Moore from the Texas Rangers in a three-way deal that sent away outfielder Jeff Francoeur. What kind of player did they get?

Who Is He?

Dylan Moore was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 7th round of the 2015 draft out of the University of Central Florida. He was an “old” senior, already being 22 when drafted, so he was selected as a guy who would sign for cheap as likely organization filler with that draft slot.

Moore split time between short-season Spokane of the Northwest League and low-A Hickory in the South Atlantic League in his draft season. Combined, he hit .271/.376/.454 with 21 doubles, 7 home runs, 15 stolen bases, and a 32/65 BB/K ratio over 282 plate appearances. He played 43 games at second base, 14 games at shortstop, and 3 games each at first base and third base.

Moore was a true utility guy in 2016. He started with Hickory and was promoted to high-A High Desert of the California League in early August. The Braves assigned him to high-A Carolina once they acquired him, and he finished the season on the AA Mississippi Braves roster during their playoff run after Ozzie Albies went down with his elbow injury.

Moore played every position on the field except catcher in 2016, even pitching one game. He played 78 games at 1B, 23 games at SS, 11 games at 2B, 7 games at 3B, 4 games at LF, 3 games at RF, and 1 game in CF. With Carolina after the Braves acquired him, he played 6 games at first base, 3 games at shortstop, and 2 games at third base.

Offensively, Moore had a monster season. While his rate stats certainly got a bump from his promotion to the hitter-friendly Cal League, the 80 plate appearances didn’t sway his line that much compared to his 535 on the season. His final line combined on the season was .269/.379/.441 with 29 doubles, 14 home runs, 42 stolen bases, and 63/95 BB/K.

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