LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2018 14u Fall West Showcase
Derek Murphy is a 2022 1B/RHP with a 6-2 155 lb. frame from Gardena, CA who attends Bishop Montgomery. Large, square shoulder build with long limbs and some present strength to frame, additional room to fill and develop physically moving forward. Primary first baseman, fields the ball out front with some bend at waist and a wide base, full arm action, occasionally gets under throws at release but remains accurate across the diamond. Also pitched, works quickly on the mound with rhythm, shows simple mechanics to delivery and does a nice job of generating plane from a high three-quarters release point. Fastball topped out at 70 mph, pitched to contact and creates extension out front; slows arm slight at release of curveball, 10-4 shape up to 65 mph. Righthanded hitter, begins with a slightly open stance and a high hand set and back elbow in the box. Stays short and compact to the ball and through point of contact, can continue to implement additional extension out front. Contact oriented approach and shows ability to work to all parts of the field with line drive contact off the barrel, projects with additional strength.