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Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 9 Brendan Murphy


Phil Kerber
Associate Scout

Over the last few weeks we have counted down the 2017 caldendar year with a look at the top ten viewed profiles of 2017. After combing through our google analytics, we have compiled a list of the ten most visited profiles, by you, the readers, in 2017.

In at No. 9 in the countdown is LHP Brendan Murphy (Mundelein). Murphy was ranked No. 2 in Illinois' Class of 2017 and a PBR Draft 100 at No. 41. Committed to Arizona State University, Murphy opted to turn professional after being drafted in the 4th round by the Milwaukee Brewers. His profile saw over 5,200 views. Murphy's profile saw nearly 500 views on June 13th, the day he was drafted.


No. 9 Brendan Murphy




Scouting Report

6.13.17 - Drafted in the 4th round by the Milwaukee Brewers. 

4.12.17 - Arizona State commit. Currently ranked No. 85 in the PBR Draft 100. Big crowd of scouts in attendance to see him with multiple crosscheckers. Pitched his normal high school outing going six innings striking out 9, allowing two hits, and two walks. 6-foot-4, 205-pound left-handed pitcher with a lanky frame, and room to fill out especially in the lower half. Fastball sat 89-91 mph through five innings. Hit multiple 92s in the first two frames. Only tailed off in the sixth when he was 87-89 mph. Slider has short breaking action at 78-79 mph. Changeup showed both downer and cutting action at times, sat 81-82 mph. Good balance and tempo throughout delivery, easy effort. Projects as a starter and will add some velocity as he continues to fill out.


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