Chad Edward Moeller, born on February 18, 1975, is an American former professional baseball catcher. This article delves into the baseball career and stats of Chad Miller.
Diagram of baseball positions. Chad Moeller played as a catcher.
Early Life and College Career
Moeller attended Upland High School in California, where he lettered in football and baseball. He was teammates with future MLB players Geoff Jenkins, Jacque Jones, Morgan Ensberg, and Randy Flores. Moeller attended the University of Southern California (USC) and played college baseball for the USC Trojans baseball team. In 1996, he was an All-Pac-10 Conference selection. In 1995, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Cardinals of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.
Draft and Early Career
Despite an injury, Moeller was drafted in the seventh round (187th overall) of the 1996 Major League Baseball Draft by the Minnesota Twins. During his time in the Twins organization, he competed for playing time with Matt LeCroy and A.J. Pierzynski. After LeCroy hit .170 in 48 games, Moeller was called up to the majors.
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Arizona Diamondbacks
On March 28, 2001, Moeller was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for infielder Hanley Frias. That year, he hit .232 in 25 games with the big league club. During the 2002 season, Moeller was called up on July 15 and primarily caught Randy Johnson. He was behind the plate for Johnson's 15 strikeout performance against the Montreal Expos on July 31; 16 strikeout game against the Chicago Cubs on August 25; and 17 strikeout performance against the Milwaukee Brewers on September 14. On the last day of the season, he helped the Diamondbacks clinch home field advantage on the playoffs by homering twice and driving in six runs. Moeller started Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Later Career
On December 1, 2003, the Diamondbacks included Moeller in a nine-player deal. On April 27, 2004, Moeller hit for the cycle against the Cincinnati Reds. In January 2006, he was named to Team USA's preliminary roster for the 2006 World Baseball Classic. However, he was later dropped from the final roster. He hit .184 in 29 games during the 2006 season and was designated for assignment on July 5. On November 27, 2006, Moeller signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds. He began the season as one of three catchers on the 25-man roster.
Personal Life
Chad currently resides in Arizona with his three children. Moeller is the cousin of MLB coach Chris Cron, who is the father of C. J.
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Statistical Overview
Here's a summary of Chad Moeller's career highlights and statistics:
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- Drafted in the 7th round of the 1996 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins.
- Played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, hitting .232 in 2001.
- Caught Randy Johnson during notable strikeout performances in 2002.
- Hit for the cycle on April 27, 2004, against the Cincinnati Reds.
- Signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds in 2006.
| Year | Team | Games | Batting Average | Home Runs | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 25 | .232 | - | - |
| 2006 | Milwaukee Brewers | 29 | .184 | - | - |
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