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1990–2008 · LF

Moises Alou

6' 3", 185 lbs·Lived to 60·Bats R / Throws R
2×Silver SluggerAll-Star
The Almanac's Take

The son of Hall of Famer Felipe Alou hit .355 in 2000 at age 34, proving that elite bat-to-ball skills can age gracefully. That season in Houston represents one of the purest hitting displays of the steroid era — a .355 average with 30 homers and an OPS+ of 133 that made him genuinely dangerous in any count.

Alou's .303 career average across 18 seasons tells the story of remarkable consistency, especially for a corner outfielder who also provided legitimate power with 332 home runs. His 114 career OPS+ reflects a player who was consistently above average without ever being transcendent, the kind of steady producer who accumulates value through longevity rather than peak dominance.

The six All-Star selections and two Silver Sluggers capture his reputation perfectly — a respected hitter who never quite reached superstar status but gave his teams exactly what they needed from the left field position.

Career Highs
1.039
Best OPS · 2000
39
Most HR · 2004
124
Most RBI · 1998
.355
Best AVG · 2000
Career Arc · OPS
17 seasons
Statistical Comps

Career · Batting

17 seasons
YearTeamGABHRRBIAVGOPSOPS+
1990MON162000.200.50070
1992MON115341956.282.783112
1993MON1364821885.286.824112
1994MON1074222278.339.989130
1995MON933441458.273.801106
1996MON1435402196.281.797104
1997FLO15053823115.292.866115
1998HOU15958438124.312.981130
2000HOU12645430114.3551.039133
2001HOU13651327108.331.949125
2002CHC1324841561.275.757101
2003CHC1515652291.280.819109
2004CHC15560139106.293.919120
2005SF1234271963.321.918123
2006SF983452274.301.923120
2007NYM873281349.341.916121
2008NYM154909.347.777104
Career194270373321287.303
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