Baycats Sign Former Cardinals Prospect Darlin Moquete for 2027

Barrie, ON – The Barrie Baycats have announced the signing of outfielder Darlin Moquete for the 2027 Canadian Baseball League (CBL) season.

Moquete, a 27-year-old native of Baní, Dominican Republic, joins the Baycats following seven seasons in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, where he advanced through the minor league system to the Double-A level.

Throughout his minor league career, Moquete appeared in 431 games, recording 381 hits, 43 home runs, 187 RBIs and 95 stolen bases. He maintained a .260 batting average, .331 on-base percentage and .731 OPS while showcasing a combination of power and speed.

Moquete began his professional career in 2018 with the DSL Cardinals Blue in the Dominican Summer League. His breakout campaign came in 2019, when he batted .390 across 43 games, recording five home runs, 33 RBIs and 23 stolen bases while posting an impressive 1.030 OPS.

After advancing through the Cardinals' minor league system, Moquete spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons between Single-A and High-A, including time with the Palm Beach Cardinals and Peoria Chiefs.

In 2024, Moquete appeared in 80 games with Peoria, recording 13 home runs, 33 RBIs and 19 stolen bases while posting a .746 OPS. His progression continued in 2025 when he reached Double-A with the Springfield Cardinals. Across 78 games, Moquete batted .245 with six home runs, 36 RBIs and 18 stolen bases.

In addition to his affiliated minor league experience, Moquete has competed in several international winter leagues, including stints with Toros de Sincelejo in Colombia, Senadores de San Juan in Puerto Rico and Leones del Escogido in the Dominican Republic.

Most recently, Moquete joined Leones del Escogido for the 2026-27 Dominican Winter League season.

A versatile defender, Moquete has experience playing both corner outfield positions as well as second base, providing the Baycats with additional flexibility across the diamond.

With seven seasons of affiliated minor league experience, including time at the Double-A level, Moquete brings professional experience, speed and offensive versatility to Barrie as the organization prepares for the 2027 CBL season.