Moises Alou
MLB outfielder, two-time All-Star, .303 career hitter
José Moises Alou Álamo (July 3, 1966 – present) is a Dominican-American retired professional baseball outfielder who had a successful 17-season career in Major League Baseball spanning 1990 to 2008, with a notable gap from 1997 to 2000. The son of Hall of Famer Felipe Alou and brother of Matty Alou, Moises continued his family's baseball legacy with distinction. Playing primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, and New York Mets, Alou compiled a .303 career batting average with 2,134 hits and 332 home runs, establishing himself as one of the most reliable hitters of his era. He was selected to two All-Star Games and appeared in two World Series (1992 with Pittsburgh and 2003 with Florida), winning the championship with Florida. Known for his exceptional hand-eye coordination and clutch hitting, Alou was particularly productive during his time with the Astros and Giants. His career demonstrated remarkable consistency, maintaining a batting average above .300 in numerous seasons. Moises Alou's achievement in professional baseball, combined with his family legacy, makes him a respected figure in the sport's history and Dominican-American baseball heritage.
Athlete
Dominican-American
1966
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Moises
Hebrew origin
“The Spanish and Portuguese form of Moses, meaning 'drawn out' from the Hebrew, referring to Moses being drawn from the water. Moises is deeply rooted in Christian tradition across Latin America and Iberia, carrying biblical authority and cultural resonance in Spanish-speaking communities.”