One of Auburn‘s top sluggers is getting his chance to play professional baseball.
Cooper McMurray, who just ended his college career after playing three seasons at Auburn, recently landed a deal with the Atlanta Braves. McMurray’s deal with the Braves is of the undrafted free agent variety.
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McMurray had a consistent career at Auburn by knocking 42 career home runs, hitting an even 14 in all three seasons on the Plains. He never hit below .270 during his time in Auburn, and logged a career-best .326 as a redshirt senior in 2025. His average was not the only stat that McMurray reached a high in this season, as he also recorded 76 hits, 19 doubles, and 59 RBI. He ends his college career with 51 home runs, 154 RBI, and a career average of .293.
McMurray joins Deric Fabian by signing an undrafted free agent deal. Fabian landed one with the Colorado Rockies shortly after the 2025 MLB draft. The duo joins Ike Irish, Eric Snow, Carson Myers, and, Parker Carlson in signing deals with MLB organizations.
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