Hog signee drafted by A’s

Muncy will have to decide between playing for Razorbacks, going pro after being first- round pick

arkansasrazorbacks.com FAYETTEVILLE — Max Muncy, the heralded high school shortstop out of Thousands Oaks, California, signed by the Arkansas Razorbacks, now has a first-round option of turning professional.

Selected by the Oakland A’s, Muncy was the 25th player chosen in Monday night’s first round of the Major League Baseball draft.

Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn said in June that

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Muncy’s senior high school drew considerable attention from the pro scouts and “there’s a good chance he might sign.”

Muncy (no relation to the current MLB player with the same name) hit .459 with 11 home runs, including four grand slams, with 49 RBI Thousand Oaks High School.

Muncy was the lone player with Razorbacks ties to be drafted in Monday’s first round.