Adam Moore

2013

There was no outlook written for Adam Moore.

2012

If Moore thought he was at a crossroads entering last season, he's at an even bigger crossroads this season. Moore's 2011 ended in April thanks to a significant tear of a meniscus. He's expected to be ready for spring training, but he'll have to win a job after the Mariners acquired John Jaso. Miguel Olivo and Jaso could platoon at catcher or at least share the job, leaving Moore at Triple-A Tacoma. Moore might still be the "catcher of the future," but that future is not as near as it seemed not so long ago.

2011

Just 228 at-bats into his career, Moore already appears at a crossroads. The organization was highly critical of his development last year, both behind the plate (seven passed balls in 59 games) and in the batter's box (.513 OPS) and signed Miguel Olivo in the offseason to be the starting catcher. What's more, Olivo signed a two-year deal (for $7 million), theoretically dooming Moore to the backup role and limited at-bats not just this year but next year, as well. But Moore needs consistent at-bats to develop, and the Mariners don't figure to toss aside their one-time "catcher of the future" so easily. If Olivo is merely motivation for Moore, well, there are cheaper ways to motivate.

2010

Seattle's catcher of the future, Moore impressed behind the plate in a late-season callup. His bat is not major league ready yet, but he'll have time to work on that as Rob Johnson's backup. With Jeff Clement shipped to Pittsburgh and Kenji Johjima returning to Japan, Moore's path is clear. He hit .294/.346/.429 with nine home runs last season at Triple-A Tacoma before his promotion, which offers hope that his bat will come around before long.

2009

Moore followed up his strong 2007 campaign at High-A (.914 OPS) with an impressive season at Double-A West Tennessee last season, posting a .902 OPS. Moore hit .319 with 14 homers and 34 doubles and made progress behind the plate as well. His prospects as a future major league starter allow the Mariners to move fellow catcher Jeff Clement out from behind the plate if needed. If all goes well this season at Triple-A, Moore could land in Seattle in 2010 with a shot at starting. Kenji Johjima's three-year contract extension gums up the works, and the Mariners might decide to keep Clement at catcher full time, but Moore has very good upside.

2008

A sixth-round pick in 2006, Moore put on show at High-A High Desert last season, leading all California League catchers in slugging (.543), RBI (102), hits (133) and XBH (52). He also posted 22 homers, 30 doubles, 41 walks and a .307 average. He'll likely start this year at Double-A West Tennessee, which will offer a good test after competing in the hitter-friendly California League. Moore's rapid development likely is one reason the Mariners are willing to part with fellow catcher prospect Jeff Clement, who was the subject of offseason trade rumors. Moore's defense still needs polish, though scouts have praised his mechanics.