Scott Moore (baseball)
A versatile infielder whose journey through professional baseball spanned over a decade, touching multiple major league organizations.
Born 1983 (age 43)·American baseball player·Birthday: November 17·Millennials
Biography
Scott Moore's baseball career is a classic story of the journeyman—a talented player whose path through the majors was one of resilience and adaptability. A first-round pick out of high school by the Detroit Tigers in 2002, he was a highly-touted prospect known for his power from the left side. His big-league break came not with the Tigers, but with the Chicago Cubs in 2006. Moore's utility was his ticket; he could competently handle all four infield positions, making him a valuable piece off the bench. Stints with the Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros followed, where he saw more regular playing time and flashed the hitting potential that made him a draft standout. His career was a series of battles—for a roster spot, for consistent at-bats, and to translate his triple-A success to the highest level. After his final MLB appearance in 2012, he continued to play in the minors and independent leagues, his love for the game keeping him in uniform long after many had stepped away.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Scott was born in 1983, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Scott Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Scott's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Turned 21
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected eighth overall by the Detroit Tigers in the first round of the 2002 MLB draft.
- Played in 183 Major League games across parts of six seasons with the Cubs, Orioles, and Astros.
- Hit 13 home runs in his MLB career, including a two-homer game for the Baltimore Orioles in 2007.
- Played professional baseball for 13 seasons, including extensive time in the minor leagues.
Did You Know?
He was a high school teammate of fellow MLB player Ian Stewart at La Quinta High School in California.
Moore was originally drafted as a shortstop but played first, second, and third base in the majors.
After his playing days, he served as a volunteer assistant coach for the baseball team at California State University, Fullerton.
He shares a birth year (1983) with several other MLB players from this list, including Trevor Crowe and Nick Markakis.
“You pack your bags when they tell you, and you give your best wherever you land.”
