Braden
Murphy

9/30/18 - Murphy is a flat out ball player that looks the part and backs it up on defense and at the plate. The switch-hitting shortstop always has a plan every time he steps into the box. Murphy doesn't try and do too much and stays within himself at the plate. Shows a knack for hitting ball where they're pitched as he showed on his stand up double to right field on a fastball away. He added another double to left center field on a fastball away clocking a 4.53 with a turn. Murphy is certain to be one of the most sought after players in his class moving into the spring.

1/24/18 - 6-foot, 165 pound frame with present wiry strength, defined upper body, strong lower half. Elite defender with plus arm strength, instincts, footwork. Arm can make all throws online and with carry, reads ball off the bat very well, shows good range to both sides, clean and quick exchanges, plays with great body control. Switch hitter, natural lefty. Uses a slightly crouched stance with a toe-tap trigger, demonstrates good pitch recognition and plate coverage, has the ability to catch up to inside pitches, shows pull-side pop and the ability drive balls in the gaps. Plays the game with passion, hustles on-and-off the field, first guy out to his position.