Ian
Murphy

9/24/16
Murphy has a lanky athletic build at  6-foot-3 180-pounds. Sat 86-88 in first two innings of work, up to 89 from a high-3/4 slot. Showcased a true 12/6 breaking ball at 70-71 mph. Has made a significant jump since the beginning of summer. Drives off back leg more to get some explosiveness down the mound. Long, loose arm action. Will cut his fastball on occasion. 

9/9/16 Diamond Nation
Murphy was up to 89, sitting 87-88 for most of this outing. 5 innings, 10 strikeouts, 3 BB.

New Jersey Games (July 23-25, 2016)
Murphy has a projectable pitcher's body build at 6-foot-3 190-pounds. Very high follow prospect with a lot to like. Slow, methodical delivery, ball jumps out of hand on finish. Up to 86 and several 85s, but sat 82-83 for most of outing. Hard, sharp 69-72 mph slider with fastball like hand speed. Needs to be more consistent with SL for strikes. Tall/fall type pitcher. Gets leverage getting down the mound. Needs some polishing with mechanics, hands come away from body at balance point. Still growing into frame. Definite follow.