"Moreno's decline as a hitter the last three years suggests his .282 of 1979 was a fluke. He's still a skilled center fielder and base stealer, though, which makes him perfect for the Astros, who signed the ex-Pirate as a free agent last winter. A backache made him miss a game on September 5, snapping a 503-game streak.
Born in Puerto Armuelles, Panama, Moreno stole 96 bases in 1980, one of the highest totals of all time, and won stolen base titles in 1978 and 1979. He began playing pro ball at age 16, batting .290 for Bradenton in 1969, and won two minor league stolen base championships."
-Nick Peters, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1983 Edition
-Nick Peters, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1983 Edition
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