Longest AB in Diamondbacks history? Gabriel Moreno ties the record vs. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES — Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno forced Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Landon Knack to throw an innings-worth of pitches in one plate appearance, tying a franchise record in the process.

Moreno fouled off 10 pitches to work a 16-pitch at-bat, tied for the longest in D-backs history by pitches thrown.

Following a two-run homer in his previous turn, Moreno ultimately lined out to right to end his marathon at the plate.

10 foul ball / 16 pitch at bat for Gabriel Moreno (ended with a fly out to RF) pic.twitter.com/CbQnFCeYA1

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Moreno is the fourth D-backs player to work a 16-pitch plate appearance since the club’s 1998 debut:

– Pavin Smith in 2021 against New York Mets RHP Jacob Barnes (strikeout)

– Rusty Ryal in 2010 against Cincinnati Reds LHP Bill Bray (strikeout)

– Karim Garcia in 1998 against Colorado Rockies LHP Mike Munoz (RBI double)

“That was awesome,” manager Torey Lovullo said. “I mean, the whole dugout was engaged, and it took an inning off of their pitcher’s ability to go out there and throw to three more batters. … He wasn’t giving in.”

Moreno said that was definitely the longest at-bat of his life.

“ Was looking to hit a single or something,” Moreno explained.

The longest plate appearance in MLB history belongs to Brandon Belt, who while playing for the San Francisco Giants in 2018 worked a 21-pitch at-bat against Los Angeles Angels righty Jaime Barria.

Moreno on Monday battled for the longest plate appearance of the season in Major League Baseball, besting 14, which had been done three times, according to Stathead.

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