RJM posted:roothog66 posted:Honestly, I never understood how Murray was drafted this high. I have to believe it was a publicity move by the A's. Murray is a career .290 hitter both in high school and college. He has minimal power and good speed. However, I don't see how he was a first round draft pick. My assessment would be his chances of ever making the bigs was very low, especially compared to the almost guarantee that he will make an NFL roster.
Given the family background and his athleticism I figure he still gets drafted in the top ten rounds but signs for below slot money. The A’s didn’t know he was going to turn into a big NFL prospect with negotiating leverage. Drafting him was very A’s like. Paying him huge money given his baseball production was not.
Add: He also hit .170 in the Cape League
Yeah, but I do believe the A's saw worth in the fact he was slated to be the starting QB or a national championship contender and every time Oklahoma nationally is televised (which is every game) there will be a discussion about the A's.