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Hard-Throwing 2017 Draft Pick Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Related Topics: 2017 NWSL College Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Shea Murray out of Ohio State this year in the 18th round and announced him as a pitcher. The 23-year-old right-hander spent this senior season playing outfield in college, but did put in 12.1 innings of pitching during his college career. He redshirted as a freshman, which accounts for the older age than your average senior draft pick.

The results weren't good during his brief time on the mound with a 10.95 ERA and 12 walks, but he did strikeout 17 batters, plus there is some big intrigue there due to the fact he hit 99 MPH during bullpen sessions.