Fans made the same joke about the Angels’ World Series guarantee candidate

Los Angeles Angels draft pick Christian Moore’s bold claim didn’t go over as well with fans on Sunday as he probably hoped.

The Angels selected the second baseman from Tennessee 8th in the 2024 MLB Draft.

After his name was called, Moore was asked during the interview what he wanted to show his new team. Moore ended his answer by guaranteeing that he would win a World Series ring.

“I’m a winner and a competitor,” Moore said. “I don’t know what’s going to happen in the next few years. But I promise you, I’m definitely going to get a ring. It’s in my blood.”

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“I will definitely get a ring, it’s in my blood.”

Fresh from a national championship title with @Vol_BaseballChristian Moore was selected as number 8 overall by @Angel in the #MLBDraft! pic.twitter.com/LaymNINGrn

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 15, 2024

What was intended as a sign of confidence from a young talent became an opportunity for fans to make jokes online.

Several fans at X joked that Moore had indirectly declared his intention to leave the Angels because winning with the Anaheim team was almost impossible.

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“I’m going to get a ring”

I respect the honesty of leaving the Angels as soon as he becomes a free agent👍 Refreshing

— Jimmy Simp (@JimboSamso) July 15, 2024

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Damn, he’s already planning to leave 💔

— Name (@WillSmithsEye) July 15, 2024

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To be honest, he never said he would get the ring with the Angels

— Drew (@drewbrown) July 15, 2024

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Gotta wait until you’re a free agent, buddy

— Mike Dro (@MikeDro_) July 15, 2024

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How do we tell him

— ¹ (@HimmyCarter_) July 15, 2024

Some reminded Moore that the Angels were not even close to winning the World Series despite having both Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani on the roster.

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I’m telling you now that the Angels couldn’t win with Ohtani and Trout.

Many careers have ended by chance in Anaheim.

— Castle (@CS2Castle) July 15, 2024

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Guy believes he will have a bigger impact than Trout and Ohtani combined.

– Steve (@SteveZim16) July 15, 2024

But despite all the critics, Moore just sounded excited to join the Angels organization.

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Halo fans, I can’t wait to get to work! I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of this organization. I couldn’t be more excited to start this journey! #RepTheHalo

– Christian Moore (@Moore10Chris) July 15, 2024

In his final season at Tennessee, Moore posted a .375 batting average with 34 home runs and 74 RBIs in 72 games played, helping the Volunteers to their first College World Series victory in school history.