Mickey Moniak Bio
- Fullname: McKenzie Matthew Moniak
- Born: 5/13/1998
in Encinitas, CA - Draft: 2016, Philadelphia Phillies, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 1
- High School: La Costa Canyon, Carlsbad, CA
- Debut: 9/16/2020
McKenzie Matthew Moniak (MOH-nee-ak)…On Twitter: @MickeyMoniak…Became first Phillies No. 1 overall pick since Pat Burrell in 1998…Prepped at La Costa Canyon High School (CA), graduating in 2016…Named 2016 High School Player of the Year by Baseball America and Gatorade California Player of the Year…Played at Petco Park in 2015 for the Perfect Game All-American Classic…Had committed to play collegiately at UCLA…Won a gold medal with U.S. National Team in 2015 World Baseball Softball Confederation U-18 Baseball World Cup in Japan…His grandfather, Bill Moniak, played for six seasons in Red Sox system from 1958-63…Originally signed by Phillies scout Mike Garcia.
2022
Split season between the Phillies and Angels organizations…Saw most Major League action of career (37 G)…Acquired by the Angels on Aug. 2…In 19 games with the Halos, collected 12 hits including two doubles, a triple and three home runs compared to six hits, one double and two RBI in 18 games with the Phillies…Combined to hit .312 (39/125) with eight doubles, two triples, eight home runs in 30 games at the minor league level… Had to make three stints on the I.L. throughout the season, twice with the Angels after getting hit by a pitch in the hand.
2021
Had seven stints with the Phillies: 4/14-25, 5/1, 5/5-6, 7/20, 7/25-26, 8/10-13 and 9/11-19; also played for Lehigh Valley (AAA)…Made seven starts with the Phillies, all in CF…Slugged his first career HR on 4/21 vs SF (Anthony DeSclafani); at 22 years, 343 days old, became the youngest Phillies center fielder to homer in a game since Mike Anderson (21 years, 314 days) did so on 5/2/1973…Led Triple-A East hitters in triples (8) and ranked T-9th in RBI (65); led Lehigh Valley with 15 HR.
2020
Was a non-roster invitee to ML spring training…Hit .353 (6-17), 2 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, 5 BB, 2 SB, 1.088 OPS in 14 spring training games…Was added to the club’s player pool on 8/30…Had his contract selected from Lehigh Valley, 9/16…Made his ML debut as a pinch-runner in the 9th inning on 9/16 vs NYM…Became just the second former No. 1 overall pick by the Phillies in the MLB Draft to make his ML debut with the club, joining Pat Burrell…Made his first career start, 9/17 vs NYM (LF; 0-4)…At 22 years, 127 days old, was the 2nd-youngest Phillies OF to start in a game since 1974 (Orlando Isales, 20 years, 288 days on 10/5/80)… Collected his first ML hit (single off A.J. Cole) on 9/18 vs TOR (gm 2)…Walked in each of his first four games with a plate appearance…Had two stints with the Phillies: 9/16-19 and 9/21-24.
2019
Spent entire season with Reading (AA) after attending ML spring training as a non-roster invitee…Named an Eastern League midseason and postseason All-Star…Led the EL in triples (13), was 2nd in extra-base hits (52) & total bases (204), T-4th in RBI (67), 5th in SLG (.439), 6th in doubles (28), T-8th in hits (117) and T-9th in runs (63)…His 13 triples were more than any Phillies minor leaguer has had in a season since 2006 (Michael Bourn, 13)…Recorded 8 outfield assists (5 in CF, 3 in RF)…Was on the IL, 7/4-10, with a right hamstring strain…Played for Scottsdale in the Arizona Fall League…Following the season, was named the 9th-best prospect in the Phillies system by Baseball America.
2018
Spent entire season with Clearwater (A)…Ranked 3rd in the Florida State League in doubles (28), 5th in hits (117) and 10th in at-bats (433)…Selected as Phillies Minor League Player of the Week three times (5/28-6/3, 7/16-22 and 8/6-12)…Named Phillies Minor League Defender of the Month for July…Batted .333 (42-126), 12 2B, 2 3B, HR and posted an .856 OPS over his final 32 games…Hit .294 (42-143) with 9 2B and 4 HR against LHP…Made starts at all 3 outfield positions, totaling 6 outfield assists and posting a .996 fielding percentage…Primarily played CF (99 games/98 starts).
2017
Spent the season with Lakewood (A)…Was T-6th in the South Atlantic League in triples (6) and T-9th in games (123)…Recorded 27 multi-hit games…Batted .270 (64-237) with 21 XBH (15 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR) in the first half and .201 (46-229) with 12 XBH (7 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR) in the second half…Following the season, was named the 9th-best prospect in the Phillies minor league system by Baseball America…Participated in Florida Instructional League.
2016
Began pro career with Gulf Coast League Phillies (R)…Ranked 10th in the GCL in RBI (28) and T-10th in hits (50) & triples (4)…Had multiple hits in 8 of his first 17 professional games…Batted .346 (27-78) with 19 RBI in 20 July games…Participated in FIL…Following the season, was named the 2nd-best prospect in the Phillies system by Baseball America.
- Status: Active
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Next LAA Game:
06-25 @ COL
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Awards
EAS Mid-Season All-Star
Year | Team | League |
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2019 | Reading Fightin Phils | EAS |
EAS Post-Season All-Star
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2019 | Reading Fightin Phils | EAS |
MiLB.com Organization All-Star
Year | Team | League |
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2019 | Philadelphia Phillies | NL |
PCL Player of the Week
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04/30/2023 | Salt Lake Bees | PCL |
Latest Transactions
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May 12, 2023 | Los Angeles Angels recalled CF Mickey Moniak from Salt Lake Bees. |
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March 24, 2023 | Los Angeles Angels optioned CF Mickey Moniak to Salt Lake Bees. |
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March 24, 2023 | Salt Lake Bees activated CF Mickey Moniak. |
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October 6, 2022 | Los Angeles Angels activated CF Mickey Moniak from the 10-day injured list. |
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September 29, 2022 | Los Angeles Angels placed CF Mickey Moniak on the 10-day injured list. Left hand contusion. |
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September 9, 2022 | Los Angeles Angels activated CF Mickey Moniak from the 10-day injured list. |
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September 6, 2022 | sent CF Mickey Moniak on a rehab assignment to Salt Lake Bees. |
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September 6, 2022 | Los Angeles Angels sent CF Mickey Moniak on a rehab assignment to Salt Lake Bees. |
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August 8, 2022 | Los Angeles Angels placed CF Mickey Moniak on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 7, 2022. Left middle finger fracture. |
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August 3, 2022 | Los Angeles Angels activated CF Mickey Moniak. |
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August 2, 2022 | Los Angeles Angels traded RHP Noah Syndergaard to Philadelphia Phillies for CF Mickey Moniak and RF Jadiel Sanchez. |
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July 16, 2022 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned CF Mickey Moniak to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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June 26, 2022 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled CF Mickey Moniak from Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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June 14, 2022 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned CF Mickey Moniak to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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June 14, 2022 | Lehigh Valley IronPigs activated CF Mickey Moniak. |
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May 30, 2022 | Philadelphia Phillies activated CF Mickey Moniak. |
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May 24, 2022 | Philadelphia Phillies sent CF Mickey Moniak on a rehab assignment to Reading Fightin Phils. |
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May 20, 2022 | Philadelphia Phillies sent CF Mickey Moniak on a rehab assignment to Clearwater Threshers. |
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April 7, 2022 | Philadelphia Phillies placed CF Mickey Moniak on the 10-day injured list. Broken right hand. |
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October 5, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled CF Mickey Moniak from Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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September 20, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned CF Mickey Moniak to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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September 11, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled CF Mickey Moniak from Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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August 14, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned CF Mickey Moniak to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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August 10, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled CF Mickey Moniak from Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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July 27, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned CF Mickey Moniak to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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July 25, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled CF Mickey Moniak from Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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July 21, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned CF Mickey Moniak to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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July 20, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled CF Mickey Moniak from Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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May 7, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned CF Mickey Moniak to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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May 5, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled CF Mickey Moniak from Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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May 3, 2021 | CF Mickey Moniak assigned to Lehigh Valley IronPigs from Phillies Alternate Training Site. |
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May 2, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned CF Mickey Moniak to Phillies Alternate Training Site. |
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May 1, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled CF Mickey Moniak from Phillies Alternate Training Site. |
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April 26, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned CF Mickey Moniak to Phillies Alternate Training Site. |
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April 14, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled CF Mickey Moniak. |
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April 14, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled CF Mickey Moniak. |
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April 14, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled CF Mickey Moniak from Phillies Alternate Training Site. |
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March 24, 2021 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned CF Mickey Moniak to Phillies Alternate Training Site. |
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September 28, 2020 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled CF Mickey Moniak from Phillies Alternate Training Site. |
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September 24, 2020 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned CF Mickey Moniak to Phillies Alternate Training Site. |
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September 21, 2020 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled Mickey Moniak from Phillies Alternate Training Site. |
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September 20, 2020 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned CF Mickey Moniak to Phillies Alternate Training Site. |
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September 16, 2020 | Philadelphia Phillies selected the contract of Mickey Moniak from Phillies Alternate Training Site. |
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September 16, 2020 | CF Mickey Moniak roster status changed by Phillies Alternate Training Site. |
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August 29, 2020 | Philadelphia Phillies invited non-roster CF Mickey Moniak to spring training. |
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January 13, 2020 | Philadelphia Phillies invited non-roster OF Mickey Moniak to spring training. |
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August 28, 2019 | CF Mickey Moniak assigned to Scottsdale Scorpions. |
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July 11, 2019 | Reading Fightin Phils activated CF Mickey Moniak from the 7-day injured list. |
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July 4, 2019 | Reading Fightin Phils placed CF Mickey Moniak on the 7-day injured list. |
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April 1, 2019 | CF Mickey Moniak assigned to Reading Fightin Phils from Clearwater Threshers. |
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January 11, 2019 | Philadelphia Phillies invited non-roster OF Mickey Moniak to spring training. |
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April 5, 2018 | CF Mickey Moniak assigned to Clearwater Threshers from Lakewood BlueClaws. |
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March 3, 2018 | CF Mickey Moniak assigned to Philadelphia Phillies. |
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April 2, 2017 | CF Mickey Moniak assigned to Lakewood BlueClaws from GCL Phillies 1. |
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June 29, 2016 | CF Mickey Moniak assigned to GCL Phillies. |
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June 25, 2016 | OF Mickey Moniak assigned to GCL Phillies. |
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June 25, 2016 | GCL Phillies activated OF Mickey Moniak. |
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June 21, 2016 | Philadelphia Phillies signed OF Mickey Moniak. |
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