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With their 6th round pick 194th overall the New York Yankees drafted Short stop John Murphy a senior from Sacred Heart University and a native Nutmeger being born in Seymour, Connecticut. Murphy grew up a Yankees fan and is a big Derek Jeter fan. Murphy is a left handed batter who hit
.374/.449/.576 with Sacred Heart this year and stole 29 bases. He is considered a skilled fielder and can play around the field, but his value comes at short stop, where he started all four seasons of his collegiate career. Murphy led the Pioneers in all offensive categories and could potentially develop into a top of the lineup bat, but he will need to learn patience as he does not walk very often. Being that he was a four year college starter, Murphy is likely headed for Staten Island, as fourth round pick Short stop Tyler Wade will likely head to Rookie ball. I am very excited to see how he does, not only because of his Connecticutness but because if he hits then he could easily be the Yankees top Short stop prospect, which given the field isn’t as much of an accomplishment as it sounds.
You can follow Murphy on twitter at @John_Murphy4
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