Kyler Murray ensured he will not be playing pro baseball any time soon, but is not closing the book on the sport.

According to ESPN, Murray announced via Twitter he has "opted out of the MLB Draft" to focus on playing both baseball and football at Texas A&M. Murray is ESPN's top-ranked quarterback and is expected to compete for the Aggies' starting role this season.

"The opportunity to come in and compete is still wide-open," Texas A&M offensive coordinator Jake Spavital told ESPN in February. "I always give that incoming freshman an opportunity."

As a QB, Murray is considered a lethal playmaker thanks to exceptional speed and athleticism, but is a bit shorter and leaner than the prototypical passer. ESPN's evaluators believe Murray can make up for this lack of size with some added bulk and arm strength.

In baseball, Murray was Keith Law's 32nd-ranked prospect eligible for the MLB Draft. Whereas his size is small on the QB spectrum, it is ideal for a shortstop, the premium position he plays. Murray projected as a borderline first-round selection, but needs to refine his game; if he does so, he could boost his stock and be an early selection, Law noted.

"His scholarship to Texas A&M will be tough to buy out, though, and because scouts have seen so little of him against upper-level competition, there's a lot of risk here," ESPN's baseball evaluation of Murray reads. "There's obviously a lot of reward as well, and Murray could very well be the second-best shortstop prospect in this year's draft."