For Pete's Sake

For Pete’s Sake

Mike Moustakas’ spring-training stats compared with regular-season numbers

By PETE GRATHOFF

The Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals Mike Moustakas reached in to grab his bag and head for the baseball fields during the first full squad day at spring training last year in Surprise, Ariz.
Kansas City Royals Mike Moustakas reached in to grab his bag and head for the baseball fields during the first full squad day at spring training last year in Surprise, Ariz. JOHN SLEEZER The Kansas City Star

Unfortunately for Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas, he has been given an unfriendly nickname by some fans.

MoustakAZ.

In the last two seasons, Moustakas has struggled during the regular season after a very successful stint in spring training in Surprise, Ariz.

Here’s a closer look. If you have trouble viewing more than the top of the graphic, please click here.

To reach Pete Grathoff, call 816-234-4330 or send email to pgrathoff@kcstar.com. Follow him on Twitter: @pgrathoff.

This story was originally published February 18, 2015 at 4:35 PM.

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