Starts tonight on MLB Network. Thompson looking to be the earliest UK pitcher ever drafted. He would have to go top 5 to beat out Everett Murray as the highest UK player ever drafted.
Also... anyone know Everett Murray's story? He was drafted 5th overall by the Orioles in 1975 and played a year of rookie ball in the Appalachian League for Bluefield where he hit .286. He returned in 1976, but only had 3 plate appearances through 3 games. Did an injury or something worse derail his career?
Also... anyone know Everett Murray's story? He was drafted 5th overall by the Orioles in 1975 and played a year of rookie ball in the Appalachian League for Bluefield where he hit .286. He returned in 1976, but only had 3 plate appearances through 3 games. Did an injury or something worse derail his career?