While second base is not the primary position that Mike Moustakas has played throughout his major league career, it should not be a great cause for concern. Moustakas should be more than able to hold his own while Nick Senzel settles into being the Reds centerfielder in 2020. The questions regarding Moustakas’ defense are a bit overblown.
Will Mike Moustakas win a Gold Glove while second base for the Reds? I feel comfortable in answering that question with a resounding no. However, that doesn’t mean that Moustakas is a poor defender. Throughout his career, which was split between Kansas City and Milwaukee, Moustakas was primarily a third baseman with a fielding percentage of .