Tennessee Vols infielder Christian Moore's draft stock soars in latest MLB mock draft from ESPN

Tennessee Vols infielder Christian Moore has been going in the No. 18 to No. 26 range in most MLB mock drafts this spring/summer.  Moore's strong play in 2024 has all but guaranteed that the Brooklyn native will be a first round pick in next month's MLB draft.  And ESPN thinks he could be drafted even […]

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Tennessee Vols infielder Christian Moore has been going in the No. 18 to No. 26 range in most MLB mock drafts this spring/summer. 

Moore's strong play in 2024 has all but guaranteed that the Brooklyn native will be a first round pick in next month's MLB draft. 

And ESPN thinks he could be drafted even higher than expected. 

The latest MLB mock draft from ESPN has Moore going to the Boston Red Sox with the No. 12 overall selection in the 2024 MLB Draft.

From ESPN: There's been a lot of heat for Moore coming off the board with this pick during his rise throughout the end of the regular season into the college postseason. Boston seems to be in a similar spot to Detroit, hoping to grab one of the top 10 talents who happen to fall out of the top 10 picks, with a bias toward hitters with some power. Moore and Kurtz both fit that focus on hitters with power. I think Boston is the floor for Griffin or Rainer should they fall. Trey Yesavage, Malcolm Moore and Tommy White are in consideration, but more outside looking in. Keep an eye on College of Charleston 1B Cole Mathis at Boston's second pick.

Moore is an athletic player who can obviously hit — the hit tool is why Moore will be a first round selection. 

Defensively, though, Moore is average at best. He can make some spectacular plays, but he also has trouble with the routine ones from time to time. His average arm strength means he won't be an option at shortstop or third base at the next level. Moore is more likely to end up at second base or in left field/center field at the pro level. 

The elite ability to hit, which he has consistently displayed during the 2024 season, is going to be enough to carry Moore to at least the middle of the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft. 

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