What Position Did Kyler Murray Play In Baseball?
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Kyler Murray was drafted as an outfielder by the Oakland Athletics but played quarterback at Oklahoma.
Kyler Murray’s Background
Kyler Murray was born on October 24, 1997, in Bedford, Texas. Kyler’s father, Kevin, played quarterback at the University of Texas at Tyler from 1989 to 1990. Kyler’s grandfather, Calvin Murray, was a running back for the University of Oklahoma from 1956 to 1958 and also played in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers. Kyler’s great-uncle, Clay Jr., played defensive end at the University of Texas from 1983 to 1986.
Kyler Murray’s family
Kyler Murray was born in Dallas, Texas, to Kevin Murray and Missy (Parker) Murray. His father was a quarterback who played eight seasons in the NFL for the Washington Redskins, Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions. Kyler’s uncle, Calvin Murray, also played baseball and football professionally. Kyler has two brothers; one older named Matthew, and one younger named Chandler. Chandler currently plays quarterback for the University of Central Oklahoma. Kyler Murray attended Allen High School in Allen, Texas. As a freshman in 2010–11, he played on the junior varsity basketball team.
In 2011–12, as a sophomore, Murray was promoted to the varsity team. He averaged 9.1 points per game as he helped lead Allen to a 32–1 record and the Class 5A state championship game, where they lost to Flower Mound Marcus 50–41. For his performance during the season, he was named to the Longhorns’ All-District 10-5A first team and Associated Press’ Class 5A All-State honorable mention team. In 2012–13, as a junior, Murray averaged 22.2 points per game as he helped lead Allen to a 29–5 record and back to the Class 5A state championship game where they again lost to Flower Mound Marcus 50–31; he was subsequently named District 10-5A’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) and AP’s Class 5A All-State first team.
Kyler Murray’s high school career
Kyler Murray was a two-sport star in high school, playing both football and baseball. He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 2018 MLB draft, but he opted to play football at the University of Oklahoma instead. In his one season as the Sooners’ starting quarterback, Murray won the Heisman Trophy and led Oklahoma to a berth in the College Football Playoff.
Kyler Murray’s College Career
Kyler Murray was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 2018 MLB draft. He played college baseball at the University of Oklahoma, and was named the Big 12 Baseball Player of the Year in 2016. He also won the Golden Spikes Award in 2018.
Kyler Murray’s college stats
Kyler Murray was a two-sport athlete in college, playing both football and baseball.
On the football field, Murray was a dynamic quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners. In his two years as a starter, he racked up 5,362 passing yards and 42 touchdowns. He also rushed for 1,001 yards and another 12 touchdowns.
In baseball, Murray was primarily a center fielder. He played in 103 games over his two years at Oklahoma, batting .296 with 10 homers and 47 RBIs.
Kyler Murray’s NFL draft stock
Kyler Murray was drafted as the ninth overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals. He was the first quarterback drafted in the first round by the Cardinals since they selected Matt Leinart tenth overall in 2006. Murray was also the first Oklahoma quarterback to be selected in the first round of an NFL draft since Steve Davis was selected twenty-ninth overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1974.
Kyler Murray’s Professional Career
Kyler Murray was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft. He played in the Arizona Fall League for the Athletics and was then traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the offseason. Murray made his major league debut in 2019 and played in 62 games for the Diamondbacks.
Kyler Murray’s baseball stats
Kyler Murray was a two-sport athlete in college, playing both baseball and football. He was drafted by the Oakland A’s in the first round of the 2018 MLB draft, but decided to continue his football career at Oklahoma. In his one season with the Sooners, he won the Heisman Trophy. After the 2018 season, he declared for the NFL draft, and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals with the first overall pick.
In his two years with the Cardinals, Murray has established himself as one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL. In 2020, he was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year after leading the Cardinals to a playoff berth.
Kyler Murray’s NFL career
Kyler Murray was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 2018 MLB draft. He played in their organization for a year before declaring for the NFL draft. He was then drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft. He is currently playing for the Cardinals as their starting quarterback.
