Tech's A.J. Murray drafted in 14th round

Georgia Tech outfielder/catcher A.J. Murray was drafted in the 14th round by the Minnesota Twins Wednesday. Murray, who recently completed his senior season, was the first Tech player chosen. He was the 410th player overall selected.

Murray caught the notice of scouts last summer, when he hit .317 with six home runs and 32 RBI. This past season, he hit .283 with 15 home runs (tied for second in the ACC) and 51 RBI.

Tech has had three of its 11-member class drafted, at least two of whom would appear headed for pro ball, based on the likely signing bonuses they could command. On Monday, Kennesaw Mountain High catcher Tyler Stephenson was taken with the 11th overall pick by the Cincinnati Reds, while Flowery Branch pitcher Jonathan Hughes was selected in the second round (68th overall) by the Baltimore Orioles.

A third selection, Buford High catcher Joey Bart, was drafted in the 27th round Wednesday by Tampa Bay.

About the Author

Fever defeat Dream to even series, 77-60

‘Whole new ballgame’: Dream’s defense cools down Fever in Game 1 win

Second and fourth quarters prove to be the difference in first playoff win in seven years.

Dream’s mission continues: Defeat the Fever, avoid do-or-die Game 3

With semifinals within reach, Atlanta seeks to handle business Tuesday in Indiana instead of risking a winner-take-all game back home.

The Latest

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Atlanta TV sports listings

1h ago

Fever defeat Dream to even series, 77-60

Dream’s mission continues: Defeat the Fever, avoid do-or-die Game 3

Featured

Credit: NYT

Fani Willis loses last chance to stay at the helm of Trump Georgia election interference case

Georgia's top court declines to hear Fani Willis appeal in Trump case, meaning she can no longer pursue the election interference case.

Investigator: Ex-APD officer raped woman on duty, returned when she called 911

Fulton County Magistrate Judge Todd Ashley ruled there was enough evidence for the case to proceed against former officer Muhammad Muhammad.

Cobb County agency green lights tax break for Home Depot’s $140M project

The Development Authority of Cobb County voted 6-0 to give initial approval for Home Depot's request Tuesday but didn't disclose the property tax savings the company sought.