The Tennessee Volunteers and Christian Moore will forever be connected. Moore arrived in Tennessee in 2022 as a hyped high school two-way baseball prospect looking to make a name for himself. He left as a top pick in the MLB draft with loads of school and SEC records in his backpack.
Christian Moore has returned to the Neyland Stadium to lend his support to Nico Iamaleava and the rest of the football squad as they host the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday.
Here's a look at Moore's meeting with head coach Josh Heupel before the game:
How are Christian Moore and the Tennessee Volunteers performing in 2024?
Christian Moore had a sensational start to 2024. The versatile baseball star knew that his draft stock was in his hands, and he went ahead to prove himself to be one of the best players in the nation.
Moore won multiple SEC Player of the Week honors and earned 2024 All-SEC 1st Team (2B) honors. He was instrumental in the Volunteers' College World Series victory under head coach Tony Vitello.
The Los Angeles Angels selected Moore as the eighth overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft. While Moore has yet to appear in the major leagues, he's doing well progressing through the lower ranks and refining his game at the professional level.
It's only a matter of time before the versatile Moore finds a role for himself on the main Los Angeles Angels squad. Players like him only remain in the minor leagues for a short time at the start of their professional careers.
The Tennessee Volunteers football team is soaring in the 2024 college football season. The Volunteers entered Week 10 with a 6-1 record. They've recorded wins over two ranked opponents, and their most impressive victory came against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
The Volunteers are playing great football under Josh Heupel and will fancy their chances against the 3-5 Kentucky Wildcats. One of their most famous baseball alumni is in the building, so they'll be looking to make a statement in their Week 10 matchup.
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