John Moses (baseball)
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John William Moses is a retired professional baseball player who played outfield
in the Major Leagues from 1982-1992. He later was a 1st Base/Outfield Coach for the Seattle Mariners
from 1998–2003 and the Cincinnati Reds
in 2006. In 2007 he started off serving as the home field batting practice pitcher for the Mariners and then became the interim first base-coach after manager Mike Hargrove
resigned. In 2008 he was hired by the Los Angeles Dodgers
as the hitting coach for the AAA Las Vegas 51s
. He remained with the Dodgers organization for 2009, as the hitting coach for their new AAA team, the Albuquerque Isotopes
, a position he held until he was fired after the 2010 season.
Outfield
The outfield is a sporting term used in cricket and baseball to refer to the area of the field of play further from the batsman or batter than the infield...
in the Major Leagues from 1982-1992. He later was a 1st Base/Outfield Coach for the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
from 1998–2003 and the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
in 2006. In 2007 he started off serving as the home field batting practice pitcher for the Mariners and then became the interim first base-coach after manager Mike Hargrove
Mike Hargrove
Dudley Michael Hargrove is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and manager. He is currently employed as an advisor with the Cleveland Indians....
resigned. In 2008 he was hired by the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
as the hitting coach for the AAA Las Vegas 51s
Las Vegas 51s
The Las Vegas 51s, formerly known as the Las Vegas Stars, are a minor league baseball team. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. They play at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pacific Coast League...
. He remained with the Dodgers organization for 2009, as the hitting coach for their new AAA team, the Albuquerque Isotopes
Albuquerque Isotopes
The Albuquerque Isotopes are a minor league baseball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers...
, a position he held until he was fired after the 2010 season.