Max Muncy
Quick Facts
Biography
Maxwell S. Muncy (born August 25, 1990) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
Muncy was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 41st round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of Keller High School in Keller, Texas. He did not sign and attended Baylor University. He played for the Baylor Bears from 2010 to 2012. In his three years he hit .315/.408/.501 with 27 home runs and 153 runs batted in (RBI).
Muncy was then drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the fifth round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his professional debut with the Burlington Bees, hitting .275/.383/.432 with four home runs in 64 games. He started the 2013 season with the Stockton Ports before being promoted to the Midland RockHounds. At the time of his promotion he was leading the California League with 21 home runs and 76 RBI. In total he hit .273/.381/.476 with 25 home runs and 100 RBI. After the season he played in the Arizona Fall League.
Muncy was promoted to the major leagues on April 25, 2015, after second baseman Ben Zobrist was placed on the 15-day disabled list.