Moisés Alou

Moisés Rojas Alou (born July 3, 1966 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an All-Star outfielder in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the San Francisco Giants. He comes from a family in which baseball is a way of life. His father Felipe, the Giants' current manager, as well as uncles Matty and Jesús, all had long and admired careers in the major leagues. Alou is married to wife Austria Alou; they have three sons: Perico, Kirby and Moisés Jr.

Little-known facts

• As a child, Alou was attacked and nearly killed by a dog. However, father Felipe said young Moisés didn't shed a tear.
• During most of his youth, Moisés lived with his mother. Alou's parents divorced when he was only a young child.
• Moisés owns nearly 100 race horses in the Dominican Republic. Many of the horses are named after present and past team mates.
• Moisés' best friend and favorite team mate is Jeff Bagwell of the Houston Astros.
• Recently, Moisés admitted in an interview with ESPN, that he urinates on his hands frequently to prevent blisters, but later stated that he was joking and would like to leave this issue in the past.

Career injuries

• Torn ACL
• Torn labrum
• Fractured fibula & ankle
• Dislocated shoulder
• Partially torn calf