[22] He began the 2017 season with Fresno and was promoted to the major leagues on July 18. During the shortened 2020 season, Colin Moran had his most productive year as a Pirate. Moran opened the 2016 season with the Fresno Grizzlies of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. The Miami Marlins selected Moran in the first round, with the sixth overall selection, of the 2013 MLB draft. Moran grew up a fan of the Baltimore Orioles. Third Baseman and First Baseman, Born: [21] Moran batted 2-for-19 (.105) before he was optioned back to Fresno. Erik Gonzalez #2. [1] Undrafted out of high school, he chose to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) to play college baseball for the North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Arb Eligible: 2021 We present them here for purely educational purposes. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. [28], During the Pirates home opener on April 2, 2018, in his first at-bat for the Pirates at PNC Park, Moran hit his first career grand slam off of Lance Lynn. Moran did not play in the playoffs, but won his first championship as he was still on the team's 40-man roster at the time.  •  Moran's brother, Brian Moran, is a professional baseball pitcher. 18,738th in MLB history) [12][13] He spent all of his first professional season with Greensboro, batting .299 with four home runs and 23 RBIs in 42 games. Reed's early struggles to other recent Astros rookies", "Baseball: In wake of Correa's injury, Astros recall Iona Prep graduate Colin Moran", "Colin Moran Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball", "Astros land Cole in 5-player deal with Pirates", "New No. Despite an injury shortened sophomore season, Moran again led the Tar Heels with a .365 average and 35 RBIs. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In 117 games for Fresno, he batted .259 with ten home runs and 69 RBIs. He was recalled by the Astros on July 18. [29] Moran finished his 2018 campaign slashing .277/.340/.407 with 11 home runs and 58 RBIs in 144 games.[30]. Moran signed with the Marlins, receiving a $3.5 million signing bonus. In his freshman season, he was named Freshman of the Year and was the only freshman named to the All-America team. 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(19-41, 5th place in NL Central), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, October 19, 12:55AM. Surhoff, Rich Surhoff, More Colin Moran Pages at Baseball Reference, 2020 Pirates Astros' Moran goes on DL after foul ball to face, Astros' Moran fouls ball off eye, hospitalized. [18][19] He was activated later in the month, but was placed back on the disabled list on June 12. After a lengthy time down on the field with athletic trainers—including a brief moment where he attempted to stand up but couldn't – he was carted off the field. In May 2015, a throw hit Moran in the face that fractured his jaw, requiring surgery. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The Astros promoted Moran to the major leagues in 2016. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. His grandfather, Dick Surhoff, played in the NBA with the New York Knicks.[2]. Moran married Kelsey Persichilli of Arkport, New York, on November 9, 2017, in Rochester, New York. Are you a Stathead, too? Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. They traded him to the Astros the next season. Do you have a sports website? Colin Moran. Draft: Drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 1st round (6th) of the 2013 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC). The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses. After his junior year, the Miami Marlins selected Moran with the sixth overall selection of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. Copyright: © 2020 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. [2], Moran was named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Freshman All-America team, ACC Freshman of the Year, and Baseball America Freshman of the Year. Colin Richard Moran (born October 1, 1992) is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He began the 2014 season on the disabled list[14] before being assigned to the Marlins' Class A Advanced affiliate Jupiter Hammerheads, in the Florida State League. Moran attended Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle, New York. High School: Iona Prep HS (New Rochelle, NY), School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC), Debut: Colin Richard Moran (born October 1, 1992) is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was activated June 21. Moran went down to the ground and grabbed his face, which had started to bleed. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC). [24] In nine games for Houston, he batted .364 with one home run and three RBIs, and in 79 games for Fresno, he posted a .308 batting average with 18 home runs and 63 RBIs.  •  Moran suffered a facial fracture from the foul ball, and was placed on the 10-day disabled list. [31], Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Player of the Year, Florida / Miami Marlins first-round draft picks, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, "Miami Marlins draft Iona Prep's Colin Moran of UNC with sixth overall pick", "College: Awards: Freshman Of The Year: North Carolina's Colin Moran Earns Freshman Of The Year Honors", Moran Named NCBWA Freshman All-America – University of North Carolina Tar Heels Official Athletic Site, "Scout.com: Miller named ACC Player of the Year", "College: Awards: All-America Teams: 2011 College All-America Team", "theacc.com: ACC Announces 2013 Baseball Season Honors", "Moran Named Golden Spikes Award Finalist", "Colin Moran has lofty expectations. [20] The Astros promoted him to the major leagues on May 17. His uncles, Rich and B. J. Surhoff, played in Major League Baseball. He previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros. Exceeded rookie limits during 2018 season, 2020 Contract Status: [25], On January 13, 2018, Moran was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates (along with Joe Musgrove, Michael Feliz and Jason Martin) for Gerrit Cole. [27] After the trade, Moran was named Pittsburgh's starting third baseman. Pre-Arb Eligible, Service Time (01/2020): 2.107 Positions: Third Baseman and First Baseman Bats: Left • Throws: Right 6-4, 200lb (193cm, 90kg) . [17] He began the season back with Corpus Christi. While chatting with reporters Monday night, … October 1, 1992 Do you have a blog? [26] MLB.com ranked Moran as Pittsburgh's eighth best prospect going into the 2018 season. Find out more. On July 22, Moran was injured in the sixth inning when he fouled an inside pitch from Orioles reliever Darren O'Day straight up and into the left area of his eye. On July 31, 2014, the Marlins traded Moran, Jake Marisnick, Francis Martes, and a compensatory draft pick to the Houston Astros for Jarred Cosart, Enrique Hernández, and Austin Wates. Some defensive statistics Copyright © Baseball Info Solutions, 2010-2020. Full Roster. May 18, 2016 In a game against the Miami Marlins on September 5, 2019, Moran faced his older brother Brian Moran in Brian's major league debut. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Adam Frazier #26. COLIN MORAN, THIRD BASEMAN. The Astros traded him to the Pirates in a package for Gerrit Cole on January 13, 2018. [2][3][4] Moran was named a Baseball America All-American, the only freshman to earn the honor.[5]. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. All rights reserved. Possible Pirates trade chip Kela placed on IL, 3B Kang, SS Gonzalez to start in Pirates' infield, Real or not? Will Craig #31. He previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros.    vs. CHW 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: Trade grades: Astros boost their bid to repeat with Cole, but did Pirates get enough? ... Moran continued to be a major liability on defense, ranking at the bottom among NL third basemen in measures like UZR and DRS, as well as ranking last in the league in fielding percentage. Or write about sports? Oneil Cruz #61. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Over 200 plate appearances, the 28-year-old corner infielder … us. Free Agent: 2024, Relatives: Brother of Brian Moran; Nephew of B.J. Positions: Third Baseman, First Baseman and Leftfielder Bats: Left • Throws: Right 6-4, 200lb (193cm, 90kg) . Amazing Shohei Ohtani ups the ante again, Arrieta happy with arm strength after 2nd start, Law: Pirates get quantity for Cole, but come up short on quality. (Age 23-230d, Join our linker program. 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