Wild Things’ Murphy selected in MLB Draft

Hayden Murphy, an Auburn baseball alum and current Lake Oconee Wild Things pitcher, was selected in the 2025 MLB draft on July 14. The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted the Chula native in the 15th round, as the 453rd pick overall.Murphy made his debut for the Wild Things on June 13, and was the team’s starting pitcher before being drafted. He concluded his position on the team ...

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