Murf Gray drafted by the Pirates 73rd overall in MLB Draft

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Fresno State 3rd baseman Murf Gray with the 73rd wide prime successful the Competitive Balance Round B of the 2025 MLB Draft.

Gray becomes the archetypal Bulldog drafted successful the apical 3 rounds since pitcher Ryan Jensen was taken successful the archetypal circular successful 2019. He is besides the highest-drafted Fresno State hitter since Taylor Ward, who went successful the archetypal circular successful 2015.

A Madera South High School alum, Gray was named Co-Mountain West Player of the Year and the Mountain West Tournament Most Valuable Player.

The 6-foot-4, 230-pound 3rd baseman deed 31 location runs implicit 3 seasons and earned Mountain West Freshman of the Year honors successful 2023.

The slot worth for the 73rd prime is astir $1.13 million.

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