Brody Moore discusses following in father’s footsteps, impact of great-grandfather

Auburn second baseman Brody Moore has followed in his father’s footsteps at the school, and looks to continue on that path this week as he plays a major role for the Tigers in the College World Series. The son of former All-SEC infielder Brandon Moore, he has now doubled the number of trips to Omaha made by the rest of the family.

During his latest press conference, Brody Moore spoke about his desire to follow in his father’s footsteps and wear the same jersey after hearing about Auburn’s 1994 season.

“It’s awesome,” said Moore. “Rankin (Woley) finally got out of here so I finally got to wear No. 4 and just really special. I knew when I came here out of high school that was the number I wanted to be and just to carry on that legacy, and to be able to carry on that legacy and have out last game in Omaha this year is really special.”

After Brandon Moore hit .361 with four home runs and 66 RBIs on 97 hits in his senior season in 1994, Brody looked to match his father’s impact at the plate in his final year. He has hit .294 so far with five home runs to edge out his dad, adding 37 RBIs on 72 hits.

However, Moore also shared that another family member is the one who taught him how to love the game. He still carries the memories of his great-grandfather everywhere he goes after his passing.

“This was actually my great-granddad’s, he gave it to me before he died so I wear it every roadtrip we go on,” said Moore, showing off the retro design. “He was everything to me. He taught me everything I know and he’s gone now but I know he’ll be watching.”

Brody Moore on development

Brody Moore also discussed his areas of growth from a backup on Auburn’s last College World Series team to a key player in this year’s run.

“The guys that were in front of me, they taught me so much,” said Moore. “Playing behind them every day, playing with Ryan Bliss every day. Just people like that who have helped me become the ballplayer I am today. And becoming more of an Auburn man from learning a lot from the coaches. Especially Butch Thompson just coming up here. And just being able to be an everyday player.”

So far in the NCAA Tournament, Moore has been a big part of the Tigers’ offense, going 12-for-26 at the plate with one home run across six games in the Regional and Super Regional.