Dayton Moore
Dayton Moore
Dayton Mooreis the general manager of the Kansas City Royals. He succeeded Allard Baird...
ProfessionSports Executive
Date of Birth17 February 1967
CityWichita, KS
beach competition next possible step
He'll probably go to (Class A) Myrtle Beach and he'll be evaluated accordingly. The next step would be Mississippi. It's possible he could get there this year. The competition (in A-ball) will tell us.
ability both catcher guys power sides
God's not making many guys like him - a switch-hitting catcher with power from both sides and the ability to make contact.
adjust game needs projection rhythm
He has the projection of being a five-tool player. But he just needs to play and adjust to the rhythm of the game at each level.
children demands game general manager puts red tough
Our children are 9, 6 and 3. The demands of this game are tough enough. To be general manager of the Red Sox , it just puts it in a whole other gear. It just didn't feel right.
david guy youth
David Kelton is a guy who still has youth on his side, and we feel there's more in there.
maybe move third
He can play first, and maybe a little outfield. But he's really a third baseman. I don't think you want to move him around.
closer fit increase might players strictly
As players get closer to the majors, we like to increase their versatility and see how they might fit in. For now, though, he's strictly a catcher, and we like his development there.
balance decisions good lives stress
We want to stress having balance in their lives and making good decisions off the field.