TL1 Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Moustakas Finalist for POY Award

Published on August 26, 2010 under Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release


KANSAS CITY, MO - Former Naturals' third baseman Mike Moustakas has been named as one of five finalists for the USA TODAY Minor League Player of the Year award.

The third baseman is one of three position players nominated for the honor, joining outfielder Domonic Brown of the Phillies organization and Braves' first base prospect Freddie Freeman. Right-handed pitchers Jeremy Hellickson (Rays) and Michael Pineda (Mariners) complete the group of finalists. The voting was comprised of a combination of an online poll and a poll of twelve national baseball writers. The winner will be announced on September 8th.

Moustakas, the 21-year old Northridge, CA resident was Kansas City's first-round pick in 2007 (second overall). He is batting a combined .318 with 28 home runs and 99 RBI in 106 games with Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Omaha. The California native led the Texas League in all three "Triple Crown" categories at the time of his promotion to Omaha on July 15th. Moustakas played in both the Texas League All-Star Game and the Futures Game this season.

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and play at state of the art Arvest Ballpark, located in Springdale. You can purchase tickets and group outings with the Naturals by calling (479) 927-4900.

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