When the Oakland A’s chose football star Kyler Murray in the first round of the draft this summer, they did so with the understanding that he would switch to baseball in 2019. That still appears to be the plan.
“I feel like I could play in the NFL, but as far as giving it up, as of now that’s the plan,” said Murray on Monday, courtesy of Sooner Sports. A follow-up question clarified that he meant playing baseball and giving up football completely.
The A’s selected Murray with the No. 9 overall pick in the draft, and the sides eventually agreed to a $4.