The 2024 Diamondbacks have been inconsistent offensively, and Gabriel Moreno has been no exception. Moreno's offense was a difference maker in the 2023 season, and it seems his offense, and his trademark "Gabi Lane" are back open for buisness.
Gabriel Moreno had a very nice first year in Arizona. He was forced to step into a role that was not originally intended for him early, having to take the starting catcher job from Carson Kelly when he suffered a broken forearm in spring training. This would not end up being much of a problem though as Moreno would take the job and run away with it.
This year his blocking has taken a hit, but framing has become a specialty of Moreno's, now ranking in the 79th percentile among all MLB catchers. There is good news on the horizon for the young star catcher though. Gabi Lane is reopening, and we are seeing signs of his former success returning. Moreno is back to hitting the ball to the opposite field. He's raised his average by 14 points in the last 10 games, showing a slow rise back to his former level. He isn't coming from the same pit that Corbin Carroll is trying to work his way out of so you can expect Moreno's return to be a bit more subtle.