Christian Moore

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #298 prospect in 2021 draft
  Moore's older brother, C.J., was a 13th-round pick of the D-backs in 2014 out of high school but didn't sign. Chris Moore is strong, athletic and has good bat speed, so the ball jumps off his bat in batting practice, with the ability to drive it well especially to the opposite field. Last summer, Moore had trouble with breaking pitches at big events, with a swing that cuts in and out of the hitting zone quickly, so some scouts have concerns about how much contact he's going to make against more advanced pitchers. A solid-average runner, Moore is a fluid mover at shortstop with good hands and footwork along with a strong arm, though with his body type he might outgrow the position and slide over to third base.