Max Muncy attended Keller High School in Keller, Texas. The Cleveland Indians selected him in the 41st round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. He did not sign with Cleveland and instead attended Baylor University.
He played collegiate baseball for the Baylor Bears from 2010 to 2012. In 2010 and 2011, he also played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League. During his three years at Baylor, Muncy had a.311 batting average with 27 home runs. He was chosen to the Big 12 Conference All-Star team twice.
Muncy was taken by the Oakland Athletics in the fifth round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft. He made his professional debut with the Class A Midwest League’s Burlington Bees, hitting.275/.383/.432 with four home runs in 64 games.
He began the 2013 season with the Class A-Advanced California League’s Stockton Ports before being promoted to the Class AA Texas League’s Midland RockHounds.
At the time of his promotion, he was leading the California League in home runs with 21 and runs batted in with 76. (RBIs). Muncy hit.273/.381/.476 in his career, including 25 home runs and 100 RBIs. Following the season, he joined the Mesa Solar Sox of the Arizona Fall League. In 2014, he returned to Midland.
How Much Does Max Muncy Make?
Max Muncy earns $11,500,000 per year.