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Oakland A’s sign first round pick Max Muncy to overslot deal

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 05: A general view of the Athetics logo durring the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Houston Astros at O.co Coliseum on September 5, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/Getty Images)

The Oakland A’s are getting a second chance with a Max Muncy. Nine years after they selected the now Dodgers utility man in the fifth round of the 2012 MLB Draft, the A’s selected another infielder with the same name and same birthday. Amazingly, they are not related.

On Monday, the A’s came to terms with their latest Muncy, signing him to a $2.