Did Christian Moore get drafted? Looking at Tennessee baseball star's MLB Draft 2024 selection
Yes, Christian Moore was drafted in the 2024 MLB Draft. The Los Angeles Angels selected the Tennessee Volunteers star with the eighth pick of the draft.
Let's look at the Tennessee baseball star's MLB Draft 2024 selection.
Why did the Los Angeles Angels draft Christian Moore?
Christian Moore was projected by most draft outlets to be selected in the top 10 of this year's draft. Thus, it's unsurprising that a team needing batting talent selected him with their first-round pick.
By drafting Moore, the Angels are getting one of the most clutch players in collegiate baseball and a recently crowned College World Series champion. Moore was instrumental in Tony Vitello's all-conquering Tennessee squad and entered the MLB with quite a résumé.
Bleacher Report said Moore boosted his draft stock with stellar 2024 collegiate performances. The Tennessee second baseman became the second player in history to hit for the cycle at the College World Series while helping lead the Vols to a national championship.
Moore's impressive showings weren't limited to the CWS as he amassed a stat line of .375/.451/.797 with a program record 34 home runs and an NCAA-leading 111 hits in 72 fixtures. He is viewed by many to have the potential of being a regular 25-30 home run threat in the MLB.
What do media outlets think of Christian Moore on the Los Angeles Angels?
The opinion poll is split on the Los Angeles Angels selecting Christian Moore with the eighth pick of the 2024 MLB Draft.
Bleacher Report gave the pick an A, as Moore could go on to contribute instantly to the team's Major League rotation. He will likely be among the first players from the 2024 class to the big leagues.
Sporting News gave the pick a B, as Moore's issues with off-speed pitches and long-term contact rates were considered. However, his high ceiling makes the pick worth it in the long run.
CBS Sports gave the pick a C simply because the Angels passed on a few players with potentially higher ceilings than Moore.