Mega-prospect Mike Moustakas has been promoted to the Royals. Slowly, we can see the long-term transformation of the team now more fully taking shape. Today's Major League roster looks radically different from the one fielded by the Royals last year. Although last night much of the discussion centered upon the team's decision to demote Mike Aviles, overall, this is an exciting time.
However, there is less of a consensus on Moustakas and his expected success than there was regarding Hosmer. We praised Hosmer in the style of The Golden Bough after all. Moose might only be praiseworthy to the level of, oh, I dunno... Prescott's Conquest of Mexico or something like that.
Year | Age | Tm | Lev | G | PA | HR | SO | ||||
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2008 | 19 | Burlington | A | 126 | 549 | 22 | 86 | .272 | .337 | .468 | .805 |
2009 | 20 | Wilmington | A+ | 129 | 530 | 16 | 90 | .250 | .297 | .421 | .718 |
2010 | 21 | 2 Teams | AA-AAA | 118 | 534 | 36 | 67 | .322 | .369 | .630 | .999 |
2010 | 21 | Northwest Arkansas | AA | 66 | 298 | 21 | 42 | .347 | .413 | .687 | 1.100 |
2010 | 21 | Omaha | AAA | 52 | 236 | 15 | 25 | .293 | .314 | .564 | .878 |
2011 | 22 | Omaha | AAA | 55 | 250 | 10 | 44 | .287 | .347 | .498 | .845 |
5 Seasons | 439 | 1910 | 84 | 295 | .282 | .337 | .503 | .840 |
That isn't to denigrate Moose at all. We merely know that Hosmer is a jealous Hosmer. After the jump there's a poll asking you about your OPS expectations for Moustakas. However, I'd also like your predictions in word form as well in the comments.