Oakland A’s top prospect Grant Desme, who was the Arizona Fall League MVP, retired today from baseball to enter the priesthood according to ESPN.

The 23-year-old outfielder batted .288 with 31 homers, 89 RBIs and 40 stolen bases in 131 games at Class-A Kane County and Stockton last season.

He then hit .315 with a league-leading 11 home runs and 27 RBIs in 27 games in the fall league.

The A’s have wished Desme the best with his decision but they have to be reeling.  Desme was a second round pick three years ago after starring collegiately at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.  Desme was likely less than two years away from breaking into the Major Leagues.