J.R. Murphy
After an impressive year in which he was promoted to high-A Tampa, IMG Baseball Academy alum J.R. Murphy was named by one site as the New York Yankees No. 9 overall prospect.
From YanksGoYard.com:
“…Murphy is primarily known as an offensive catcher, though his defense is improving by leaps and bounds and he is establishing himself behind the plate as a guy who can gun down would-be base stealers. During his 2010 season with the Charleston RiverDogs Murphy threw out 23% of base stealers (20 out of 68), and improved that number to 24% (23 out of 72) in 2011. As you can see from his stat lines, he also improved on his doubles power, going from 15 in 2010 to 29 in 2011.
…Murphy’s improvement both at the plate and behind it during the 2011 season, coupled with his youth, suggest that he has a great chance of reaching his incredible potential.”
Murphy is currently back at IMG Academies doing winter training with dozens of other MLB-ers and top prospects.
