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Three Unsigned Seniors

September 11, 2018
Ronald Sims
Mississippi Scouting Director



The 2018 summer has come and gone in the blink of an eye. There have been several talented seniors around the state who, displayed solid actions this summer and remain unsigned as the fall approaches. Today, the Prep Baseball Report Mississsippi scouting staff highlights three 2019 prospects that are still looking for an opportunity to continue their careers.

Julian Murphy C / 3B / Ridgeland, MS / 2019

Medium 5-foot-11, 186-pound frame with room for added strength.  Right-handed hitter that starts from an open, balanced setup, works closed with a leg kick load into short stride landing balanced in a tall hitting position. Left-center field type approach with rotational path and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 85 mph. Defensively, he sits high in the setup with quick, clean exchanges into short high-3/4 arm action. Pop times ranged from 1.95-2.07 and a positional velocity of 73 mph from the crouch. Ran a 7.44 60-yard dash.

Avery Thomas OF / St. Andrew, MS / 2019

Athletic 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame with quick twitch athleticism throughout build. Solid athlete posting a 7.01 60-yard dash. Right-handed hitter hits from balanced setup, works backwards in load with toe tap rhythm and short stride. Line-drive type approach with level to slight uphill path, produced exit velocity of 81 mph. Outfielder with average hands, solid footwork, slow, clean exchanges while fielding balls out front and working through athletically. Short arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy, produced a positional velocity of 75 mph.

Jordan Holt SS / 2B / Jim Hill , MS / 2019

Athletic 5-foot-5, 150-pound frame with room for added strength. Right-handed hitter that has a balanced setup with easy, developing rhythm, short stride and a direct path to the ball (can get rotational at times). Delivers the barrel out front with solid lower half use and bat speed, producing an 82 mph exit velocity. Defensively, he works under control and the hands work well out front with smooth footwork. Short high-3/4 arm stroke with accuracy to first on throws, recording a positional velocity of 72 mph.

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