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Angels Promote Top Prospect Christian Moore to Majors

He steps into a second base vacancy that has posted a .498 OPS, underscoring the Angels’ rapid advancement of their top draft picks.

Jun 17, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Tennessee Volunteers second baseman Christian Moore (1) reacts after getting struck out against the LSU Tigers during the eighth inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Angels second baseman Christian Moore takes fielding practice before his major league debut against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night at Camden Yards in Baltimore. The Angels’ first-round draft pick last July, Moore played just 79 games in the minor leagues before being called up. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
The Angels plan to call up infielder Christian Moore before Friday’s game in Baltimore. He was the Angels’ first-round draft pick last July, and he’s their top position player prospect. (Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Moore ascended from Double-A to Triple-A in under a month, hitting .350 with a .999 OPS and 18 RBIs in 20 games at Salt Lake.
  • The 22-year-old was the Angels’ eighth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft and has totaled 79 minor-league games.
  • His promotion addresses a second base position that saw a .498 OPS from Luis Rengifo and underwhelming outings from Tim Anderson, Kevin Newman and Scott Kingery.
  • Moore’s call-up continues a strategy that brought Nolan Schanuel, Zach Neto and Ryan Johnson to the majors within months of their drafts.
  • Manager Ron Washington praised Moore’s defensive refinements and maturity at the plate as evidence of his major league readiness.