A Check-Up on Auburn in Minor League Baseball

Irish is currently rotating positions for his team, with his last outing playing first base. At Auburn, Ike Irish was primarily a catcher until his final season, where he had an injury that forced him to rotate to the outfield. Irish’s walk-up song always had Tiger fans “flying high” at Plainsman Park, and he is bringing that energy to the minor leagues as well. 

Eric Snow, Carson Myers - Blue Jayes (Dunedin Blue Jays)

Shortstop Eric Snow and LHP Carson Myers are both playing Single-A for the Dunedin Blue Jays. Snow currently has a .267 batting average and seven runs brought in in 45 at-bats. Carson Myers, on the other hand, has pitched five innings thus far and has five strikeouts to show for it. He is pitching a 5.40 ERA and currently holds a 1-0 record on the mound. 

Cooper McMurray - Braves (Rome Emperors)

First baseman Cooper McMurray is on the High-A Affiliate team Rome Emperors. Currently, he is struggling with hitting the ball, averaging .167 on 24 at bats for the Emperors. However his four hits have translated to two runs brought in.

Although it hasn’t necessarily been an easy transition, McMurray is more than capable of finding his groove. Although he did not hear his name called on draft day, he did not have to wait too long to strike a deal with the Atlanta Braves. 

Others

Pitchers Cam Tilly, Dylan Watts, Samuel Dutton, Hayden Murphy and Cade Fisher have not recorded a stat yet on their respective minor league teams. 

With many Tigers in the minor leagues, their stories are not done yet. It often takes a bit of time in the minor leagues until they are called up to the majors. Only time will tell which player in this Auburn draft class will be the first to make it to the big leagues.

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