2021 A's first-rounder Muncy joins Lugnuts
LANSING, Mich. – The Lansing Lugnuts announced the following roster changes, in conjunction with the Oakland Athletics: - Infielder Max Muncy received from Single-A Stockton - Infielders Marcos Brito and Alexander Campos transferred to Single-A Stockton Muncy, 19, was drafted by the A’s with the 25th overall pick in 2021
LANSING, Mich. – The Lansing Lugnuts announced the following roster changes, in conjunction with the Oakland Athletics:
- Infielder Max Muncy received from Single-A Stockton
- Infielders Marcos Brito and Alexander Campos transferred to Single-A Stockton
Muncy, 19, was drafted by the A’s with the 25th overall pick in 2021 from Thousand Oaks High School, signing for $2.85 million. He is rated MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 A’s shortstop prospect and the No. 4 overall prospect in the organization, with each of his tools graded at 50 or higher. After an 11-game pro debut in 2021 in the Arizona Complex League, Muncy played in 81 games in Stockton, slashing .230/.352/.447 with 16 doubles, one triple, 16 homers (third most in the California League), 51 RBIs and six steals.
With Muncy joining Tyler Soderstrom in Lansing, the Lugnuts will have the Athletics’ 2021 first-round and 2020 first-round selections on their roster when play resumes on Friday with a three-game home series against the Lake County Captains.
Friday is a special Marvel Super Hero Day with Black Panther-themed uniforms, a Black Panther sock giveaway presented by CADL and LAFCU Fireworks. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call (517) 485-4500 or visit lansinglugnuts.com.
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