Michael Christopher "Mike" Moustakas (/muːˈstɑːkəs/; born September 11, 1988) is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted second overall in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Royals. During games he is often greeted by calls of Moose, a nickname given by fans and the media. The team encourages the nickname by selling foam moose antlers in the Kauffman Stadium gift shop, as well as a giveaway night in 2012.

Moustakas attended Chatsworth High School in Chatsworth, California, where he was a four-year starter in baseball. During that time he helped Chatsworth to a 124–11 record, including four West Valley League championships, and two CIF city titles. Moustakas was voted "Player of the Year" by Cal-Hi Sports in both his sophomore and junior years. His 52 career home runs in high school are a California prep state record.

Moustakas attempted to be a two-sport player for Chatsworth, but a broken ankle suffered in his first game as quarterback for the Chancellors ended his high school football career, and nearly ended his baseball career as well. However, after three months of rehabilitation Moustakas was able to resume playing. In 2006 Moustakas was a member of USA Baseball's Junior National Team, competing in the World Junior Championships in Cuba. He topped off his prep career by being named Baseball America 's High School Player of the Year in 2007, an honor previously bestowed on MLB stars like Joe Mauer, Homer Bailey and Josh Hamilton. Moustakas was also selected to the USA Today All-USA high school baseball team in 2007. He was offered a scholarship to USC, but turned it down and decided to enter the 2007 MLB Draft.

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