In recent years, the Los Angeles Angels have tried to field a competitive team but always seemed to head in the wrong direction. With the Mike Trout era heading to the back end, they’ve taken a new approach to building a competitive roster.

Christian Moore received a non-roster invitation to Los Angeles Angels spring training. He was the No. 8 pick out of Tennessee in the 2024 MLB Draft.

Former Tennessee Vols infielder Christian Moore is making his mark during spring training with the Los Angeles Angels. Moore, a first round pick by the Angels in the 2024 MLB Draft, made it to Double-A last fall in his first taste of pro baseball.