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Murray

2020 DRAFT: Listed at 6-foot-2, 190-pounds, there is a chance that Murray could outgrow the shortstop position, but he showed enough with his defense over the summer at both short and third to make believers of his ability with the glove. He profiles as a utility player up the middle with a chance to be a starting third baseman, again speaking of the defensive side of the game. He's a near average runner, but his playmaking abilities, instincts, and first step are all strong traits. It's rare if he doesn't get to a ball. Going to his backhand, he is capable of turning infield hits into outs, with an above-average/accurate arm and the ability to make difficult throws. If he were to move to third base full-time, there would be more pressure on his bat to develop and given his summer on the Cape, there is some skepticism about the bat in pro ball. However, a deeper look at his Cape numbers show the back half of his season much better. He's a high contact rate hitter with strong plate discipline, simply meaning he takes balls and swings at strikes. The raw power hasn't shown up in game stats yet (only three in his college career) but his home yard is very unfavorable, especially where he frequently hits; middle and opposite field. Through 16 games his slugging was encouraging, with 11 of his 22 hits going for extra bases. Murray is a young junior, which is a positive for his potential future strength and physical development.

8/22/19: Shows good balance in the box and an ability to use the middle of the field, but lacked for impact this summer, slashing .211/.272/.307 in his 35 games. He’s performed well in his first two seasons at UC-Davis and is a good defender at the six-spot, so despite his struggles with wood over the past couple of months he currently fits as a solid Day Two target in the 4th to 6th round range. (Faleris)