JP
Murphy

Athletic, physical specimen at 6-foot-3, 200-pounds. Hits from a square set up at the plate with hands in strong position. Short rock back load with stride. shorter, direct path to the baseball with uphill finish and extension through contact. Nice balance throughout, fills the gaps during BP with power to all fields. Exit velocity of 96 mph. Active feet in the outfield, works thru ball well and showing increased strength in his throws with a position velocity of 89 mph. Athletic, quick arm action throwing from a high three quarter slot. Can get rid of quickly with carry on throws.

2.12.17 - Murphy has a very projectable 6-foot 3, 180-pound frame. Ran a 6.94 60-yard dash. Hits from a taller open setup. Smooth load to a strong hitting position. He has quick hands with a level, slightly uphill path. Whips the bat through the zone with explosive bat speed and nice extension through contact. Shows rhythm throughout. Power is present in his swing and looks like room for more. Exit velocity up to 95. From the outfield he shows an athletic approach and moves thru the ball well. Murphy has strong arm strength with an outfield velocity of 89. Has added noticeable strength to frame while maintaining his speed and athleticism.

8.4.16 - Athletic frame at 6-foot-3, 180-pounds. Continued to show why he is the top uncommitted outfield prospect in Maryland after his workout for team Mid-Atlantic. Athletic actions from the outfield with carry on his throws showing improved arm strength now up at 85 mph. Slightly open set up at the plate. Showed power potential at the plate with a smooth, quick swing that shows ability to elevate and drive the baseball. Reached an exit velocity of 94 mph. Ran a 6.97 60-yard dash.

3.5.16 - 2018 JP Murphy was another that stuck out during the day.  Athletic frame (6-foot-3, 180-pounds).  Showed nice rhythm at the plate with three hits. One hit was off a sac bunt beating out the throw with a dive to the bag and a home-to-first time of 4.00. Strong arm with carry on his throws from the outfield and threw out the back runner at third base off a run scoring single with runners on first and second. Played a strong game hitting in the three hole for Calvert Hall in game 1.

11.1.15 - Athletic frame at 6-fot-3, 180-pounds. Ran a 6.91 60-yard dash. Hits from a tall athletic set up with high hands. Level path to the ball with fast bat speed. Get some extension through contact. Pull side power potential. Nice rhythm in swing and balance. Exit velocity of 92 mph. Active feet in the outfield. Soft hands and clean exchange. Long arm action throwing from a high ¾ arm slot. Throws have some carry on them at 84 mph.

8.11.15 - Athletic frame with room to grow and fill out at 6-foot-3, 180-pounds. Hits from a tall balanced set up.  Nice rhythm throughout swing. Simple load and stride to hitting position. Level path to the ball with fast bat speed. Shows pop to the pull side with gap-to-gap power potential.  Exit velocity of 91 mph. From the outfield has active feet with clean hands and exchange.  Plays thru the ball with a loose arm action throwing from a high ¾ arm angle. Shows first step quickness. Throws have carry at 84 mph.  Ran a 7.03 60-yard dash.