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Atlanta Braves Top 100 Prospects: #54 Tanner Murphy

By Benjamin Chase

Sep 3, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of a catchers mitt prior to a game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of a catchers mitt prior to a game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of a catchers mitt prior to a game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of a catchers mitt prior to a game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports /

Atlanta Braves Catcher Tanner Murphy

Who Is He?

Murphy was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 4th round of the 2013 draft out of high school in Missouri. The Braves started him with their GCL team in Florida, and he hit .227/.313/.258 with a surprising 5 stolen bases and a 12/34 BB/K ratio while throwing out 42% of base runners.

The Braves sent Murphy to advanced rookie Danville in 2014. His power began to shine through as he hit .242/.361/.389 with 5 home runs in 191 plate appearances with a 30/38 BB/K ratio.

Next: Murphy's scouting report

The Braves moved Murphy up to full-season A-ball with Rome in 2015, and he became the team’s primary catcher as the season wore on, in spite of his contact issues. His slash line was .193/.277/.312 with 7 home runs and a 38/91 BB/K over 382 PA. He also threw out 33% of base stealers.

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