Brian Moran (baseball)

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Moran started the 2010 season with the Single-A Clinton LumberKings. [8] Moran was used as a setup pitcher during his time at the Single-A level. [9] He was a league all-star that season. [10] [11] Before the all-star break, Moran led Midwest League pitchers in bases on balls per nine innings pitched (0.93). [11] He praised the development of his split-finger fastball as reason for his success in 2010. [9] It was noted that he was "great friends" with his former University of North Carolina teammate and then-LumberKings teammate Kyle Seager. [9] With the LumberKings that season, Moran went 4–1 with a 1.34 ERA, three saves, and 48 strikeouts in 22 games, all in relief. He was then promoted the High–A level to play with the High Desert Mavericks of the California League. With High Desert, Moran went 2–0 with a 1.42 ERA, one save, and 29 strikeouts in 17 games, all in relief. Finally that season, Moran played with the Double-A West Tenn Diamond Jaxx of the Southern League, compiling a 13.50 ERA in two games. Between the three clubs, Moran went 6–1 with a 1.73 ERA, four saves, and 78 strikeouts in 672⁄3 innings pitched.

Kyle Seager, Moran's teammate with the Clinton LumberKings, described his pitching delivery as a "shot put" release. [9] Moran has stated that he developed his split-finger fast ball out of college, and that it has been effective in professional baseball. [9]

He was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays on December 12, 2013, in the 2013 Rule 5 draft and then traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. [12] On April 8, it was announced that Moran would undergo Tommy John surgery and would miss the entire 2014 season, [13] meaning that Rule 5 restrictions will apply to him in 2015. The Angels returned him to the Mariners on October 30, 2014. He was selected in the Rule 5 draft in 2015 by the Cleveland Indians but again returned to the Mariners.

Bridgeport Bluefish

On April 7, 2016, Moran signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [14] In 38 relief appearances for the Bluefish, Moran recorded a 3.12 ERA with 42 strikeouts across 34+2⁄3 innings of work. [15]

Atlanta Braves

On August 10, 2016, the Atlanta Braves signed Moran to a minor league contract. [16] He made 6 appearances for the Triple–A Gwinnett Braves down the stretch, logging a 5.06 ERA with only one strikeout across 5+1⁄3 innings. [17]

Bridgeport Bluefish (second stint)

At the 2016 Winter Meetings, on December 8, the Baltimore Orioles selected Moran from the Braves in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft. [18] He was released by the Orioles organization prior to the season on April 1, 2017. [19]

On April 11, 2017, Moran signed again with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [20] In 29 games out of the bullpen, he registered a 2.33 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 19+1⁄3 innings pitched. [21]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On July 15, 2017, Moran signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. [22] He made 19 appearances for the Double–A Tulsa Drillers, and posted a stellar 1.89 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 19.0 innings of work. On November 1, Moran was drafted by the Sugar Land Skeeters in the Bridgeport Bluefish dispersal draft.

Moran returned to Tulsa in 2018, also appearing in six games for the Triple–A Oklahoma City Dodgers. In 22 contests in Double–A, he accumulated a 3.71 ERA with 34 strikeouts and 3 saves across 26+2⁄3 innings of work. [23] On July 14, 2018, Moran was released by the Dodgers organization.

Colorado Rockies

On July 15, 2018, Moran signed a minor league with the Colorado Rockies. In 19 games for the Double–A Hartford Yard Goats, he recorded a 2.42 ERA with 32 strikeouts across 22+1⁄3 innings of work. Moran became a free agent following the season on November 2. [24]

Miami Marlins

On November 12, 2018, Moran signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins with an invite to spring training. He was assigned to Triple-A New Orleans to start the 2019 season. On September 3, the Marlins selected Moran's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. [25] Moran made his major league debut on September 5 versus the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching one scoreless inning in relief while striking out one batter and earning the win. [26] The strikeout was of his brother Colin. [27] The Moran brother match up was the first time since 1900 that a brother faced off against his sibling in his major league debut. [28] Moran was designated for assignment on January 15, 2020, and released on January 17.

Toronto Blue Jays

On February 7, 2020, Moran signed a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. He made his Blue Jays debut on July 25, recording two outs. [29]

Second stint with Marlins

On August 2, 2020, Moran was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins.

On October 28, 2020, after being activated from the 60-day injured list, Moran was designated for assignment—which he rejected—and became a free agent. [30]

Tampa Bay Rays

On February 12, 2021, Moran signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays organization that included an invitation to Spring Training. [31] Moran spent the year with the Triple-A Durham Bulls, posting a 2.16 ERA with 65 strikeouts in 53 appearances. He elected free agency following the season on November 7. [32]

Los Angeles Angels

On November 24, 2021, Moran signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. [33] On April 10, 2022, the Angels selected Moran's contract and added him to the active roster to replace the injured José Quijada. [34] On April 18, 2022, the Angels designated Moran for assignment. [35] On April 21, Moran was sent outright to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees. [36] Spending the remainder of the season with Triple-A Salt Lake, Moran appeared in 45 games, pitching to a 5-2 record and 4.07 ERA with 52 strikeouts in 48.2 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on October 7. [37]

Atlanta Braves (second stint)

On January 30, 2023, Moran signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization. [38] In 38 appearances for the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers, he posted a 3.21 ERA with 58 strikeouts across 47+2⁄3 innings of work. Moran elected free agency following the season on November 6. [39]

Moran re-signed with Atlanta on a minor league contract on February 4, 2024. [40]

Personal life

Moran's brother, Colin Moran, is a professional baseball third baseman. His uncles, Rich and B. J. Surhoff, played in Major League Baseball. [41]

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Brian Moran
Brian Moran walk to dugout after victory Washington Nationals vs. Toronto Blue Jays at Nationals Park, July 27, 2020 (All-Pro Reels Photography) (50160987508) (cropped).jpg
Moran with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2020
Atlanta Braves
Pitcher
Born: (1988-09-30) September 30, 1988 (age 35)
Port Chester, New York, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
September 5, 2019, for the Miami Marlins