Guillermo Moscoso

2013

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2012

Moscoso had a surprisingly effective year in 2011, split between Triple-A Sacramento and Oakland. He fanned 52 batters against just 16 walks in 46.1 innings in the minors, and pitched well at times with the A's when called upon him. His .235 BABIP is unsustainable, of course, and now his flyball tendencies will crush him moving from Oakland to Colorado. His splits tell the story: 0.915 WHIP, 2.42 ERA and 50 hits allowed in 74.1 innings at home; 1.342 WHIP, 4.70 ERA and 42 hits allowed in 53.2 innings on the road. This might not end well.

2010

Moscoso spent most of the year in the minors, split between Double-A Frisco (nine appearances) and Triple-A Oklahoma City (12 appearances), though he surfaced to make 10 appearances in Arlington. Obtained in the offseason from Detroit, Moscoso pitched well at Triple-A. He's been used almost exclusively in relief down in winter ball, making just one start among his 14 appearances. His future is likely in the bullpen, and there are strong strikeout rates in his past that suggest he can be a valued commodity out of the bullpen.

2009

Moscoso, who turned 25 this winter, is behind schedule in his movement through the Detroit system because of injuries. He emerged as a prospect in 2008 posting a 3.12 ERA and a 50:8 K:BB ratio in 34.2 innings at High-A Lakeland before a promotion to Double-A Erie. His 122:21 K:BB ratio in 86.2 innings between the two levels is very impressive. Moscoso's repertoire consists of a fastball that averages around 92 mph with an average curve and a developing changeup. The Tigers traded Moscoso to the Rangers in early December as part of the package for Gerald Laird. He'll begin the year in the minors, but opportunities should become available quickly if he performs.