LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 Norcal Showcase
Joseph Murphy is a 2018 RHP/OF with a 6-3 178 lb. frame from Livermore, CA who attends Granada. Large frame with long limbs and a lean build. Frame projects to support additional size with strength. Primary right handed pitcher with a simple side step to medium leg lift delivery. Stays tall on back side at gather and works to the plate with tall and fall actions. Worked over front side well and carries momentum to the plate. Loose arm circle at separation and released from a three-quarters slot. Fastball flashed some downhill plane through the zone with occasional running action to arm side. Curveball had 11/5 shape with good spin and solid depth to the bottom of the zone in the low 60's. Also flashed a changeup offering that showed some sink with fade in the mid 60's. Showed some feel for each side of the plate and effectively mixed pitches through each inning of work. Right handed hitter with an upright, open stance an deep hand load. Coils hand slightly and works to contact on a loose, level path. Barrel flashed some lift through extension. Swung with intent to drive the ball with authority generating some bat speed when on time. Ball jumped off the barrel well when matching pitch plane and created solid carry to the middle of the field.