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Christian Moore hits first professional home run

By Dan Harralson,

12 hours ago

The Inland Empire 66ers , a Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, defeated Modesto, 11-1, on Thursday.

Former Vol Christian Moore started at second base for the 66ers and went 4-of-6, recording three RBIs and two runs. He also hit his first career professional home run in the fourth inning.

Moore was selected by the Angels in the first-round (No. 8 overall) of the 2024 MLB draft.

He played for the Vols from 2022-24 and appeared in 186 games, while recording 61 home runs, 160 RBIs and 179 runs.

Moore appeared in 72 games for the Vols in 2024. He recorded a .375 batting average, 34 home runs , 74 RBIs, 83 runs and 38 walks during Tennessee’s national championship season.

READ: Tennessee baseball career home run tracker

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