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Munson had a similar take-charge personality, similar 2B + HR we're guessing, .300 hitter with an average amount of pop...
Thurman Munson is a great suggestion, just in terms of archetype, of course...
No, Moore doesn't remind me of Johnny Bench in any way.  I can't think of anyone who, as an overall player, reminds me much of Bench at all, though Tui's swing reminds me of Bench's swing.
Several of the 1970's Reds had a sheer casual dominance, a justified arrogance, that you don't see much these days.  Roger Clemens is kind of like that, but Roger has a mean tinge to it.  Manny is kind of that way, but his casual dominance has a goofy tinge to it.   The Big Unit was, but him in a sinister way.
The Reds honestly thought they were lowering themselves to even play baseball with other teams, and among all of them, Bench had the physical presence that suggested he was right.  Can't think of a player like that these days.
Pedro, probably.  Pedro had a Big Red Machine personality.
You kiddies shoulda seen Bench.  Shaquille O'Neal didn't radiate dominance like Bench did.