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Drafted: '07, 1st round (2 overall)
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| ETA in Majors | ||
| 2010 |
Heading into the 2007 high school season, more of the attention at Chatsworth High School in California was given to Matt Dominguez, also a first-round pick last June. Moustakas ended up sharing the spotlight by setting a high school record for home runs and becoming one of the most intriguing bats in the draft class. The Royals liked him enough to take him with the second overall pick, ahead of Josh Vitters.
Moustakas can flat-out hit and should do so for average as well as a lot of power. His approach at the plate should allow him to move quickly through the system, a la Billy Butler. The only thing that could slow his progress is his lack of a true defensive home. He played shortstop in high school -- because of Dominguez at third -- and the Royals let him stay there in his brief pro debut. That won't be his long-range spot, though, with third being a possible destination. But that's secondary. His bat will make the Royals find room for him when he's ready.