It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Tom Murphy around here. A third round pick from University at Buffalo in 2012, Murphy has gone from a largely unknown prospect to a candidate for the Rockies everyday catching spot in 2017.
Murphy tore up High A-Ball in 2013, earning a call-up to Tulsa for 20 games at the end of the year. A shoulder injury wiped out nearly all of Murphy’s 2014, delaying his growth for a season, but when he returned, he looked no worse for wear, as he blasted 20 home runs in just 394 at-bats between Double and Triple-A.