Tennessee baseball’s first player taken off the board during the 2024 MLB Draft was second baseman Christian Moore, who was drafted No. 8 overall by the Los Angeles Angels.
With the 8th pick in the 2024 #MLBDraft, we have selected INF Christian Moore from University of Tennessee.
Welcome to the Angels, Christian! pic.twitter.com/ezinhKvd46
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) July 14, 2024
Moore is the first Tennessee player to be drafted in the top ten in the Tony Vitello era and only the fourth since 1990. He joins Nick Senzel, Chris Burke, and Todd Helton as other Vols drafted in the top ten.
The 2024 All-American hit .375 at the plate with 34 home runs and 74 RBIs. Moore also set Tennessee’s career home run record with 61 home runs over the past three seasons.
The Brooklyn, New York native will join former teammates Ben Joyce and Zach Joyce in the Angels organization. Ben has worked his way into one of the best relievers in the Angels’ bullpen, while Zach is still working in the Angels’ Single-A team.
After taking the stage with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, he also gave a great speech. He gave shoutouts to his family, teammates, and “the GOAT” Tony Vitello, then declared his future, saying he would “for sure” win a World Series because it’s in his blood.
