Murf Gray Named FSL Player of the Week
First Marauders player to reach accomplishment since Edward Florentino
Bradenton Marauders INF Murf Gray has been named the Florida State League Player of the Week for April 28-May 3, as announced by Minor League Baseball.
Gray went 10-for-22 (.455) at the plate with two homers and eight RBIs over six games against the Lakeland Flying Tigers. The 22-year-old posted two multi-hit games, which included a career-high four-hit performance. On Saturday from LECOM Park, Gray went 4-for-4 with two homers, a double, and four RBIs to finish a triple shy of the cycle.
The third baseman was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the 73rd pick in the Competitive Balance Round B out of Fresno State University in 2025. Gray ranks as the No. 18 prospect in the Pirates organization on MLB.com and is the second player to win a FSL award in 2026, after RHP Seth Hernandez was named Pitcher of the Week for April 21-26.
Gray ranks No. 1 for the Marauders in multiple hitting categories, including batting average (.375), home runs (5), RBIs (26), on-base percentage (.446), and slugging (.625). As far as FSL rankings, he is first in batting average and RBIs, while being third in on-base percentage and slugging.
He is the first Bradenton player to achieve the accomplishment since Edward Florentino from June 30-July 6 in 2025. The current Pirates No. 3 prospect hit .348 with three home runs.
The Marauders return to action on Tuesday from TD Ballpark, as they begin a six-game series against the Dunedin Blue Jays. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. EST.
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