Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Matt Moore was born June 18, 1989, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

In 2012, Moore pitched 177.1 innings, recording an 11–11 record, 3.81 ERA, 158 hits, 75 earned runs, giving up 18 home-runs, walking 81, and striking out 175 batters. On June 15, 2012, Moore and two other relievers combined for one-hit shutout against the Miami Marlins, in which the Rays went on to win 11–0.

In 2013, Moore recorded a 3.29 ERA, with a record of 17–4. He was the first Major League pitcher to get eight wins and became the first left-handed pitcher under the age of 23 to begin the season with eight wins, the previous lefty was Babe Ruth who started his 1917 season with eight wins at the age of 22. Moore was also named to the 2013 MLB All-Star Game to replace the injured Yu Darvish on the American League roster. Moore finished the 2013 season having given up 119 hits, 55 earned runs, walking 76, and striking out 143 in 150.1 innings of work.

Moore spent one year with the Japan Series-winning Hawks before returning to the US in 2021 to play with the Phillies.

On February 16, 2023, Moore signed a 1-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels worth $7.55 million. He was claimed off waiver by Cleveland on August 31, 2023.

Moore signed a 1-year deal with the Angels for the 2024 season.