Today on the show we sit down with friend of the show and Orioles prospect, Alex Murphy. We talk about everything from rehabbing injuries to baseball movies, to pitcher development and a whole lot more. We get Alex’s behind-the-plate thoughts on pitchers Chris Lee, Hunter Harvey, Tanner Scott, and more.
Alex Murphy
O’s catching prospect Alex Murphy is now officially a “Friend of the Show.” So how has he grown since being drafted by the Orioles in 2013?
What kind of relationship does Alex have with fellow catching prospects Jonah Heim and Chance Sisco?
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Alex is looking forward to watching Hunter Harvey have a good year. He also got to catch Andrew Triggs a bit down in Sarasota. Alex tells us about Tanner Scott’s “flames,” and about Chris Lee’s “phenomenal” stuff.
What the heck are pitchers and catchers talking about during their conversations on the mound? Alex gives us the inside scoop.
What’s Alex’s favorite baseball movie?
Has Alex ever interacted with Dan Duquette?
What are Alex’s thoughts on The Wave?
Alex reassures us that going winless in spring training (so far) doesn’t mean anything.
What does a professional player like Alex do to try to break out of a slump?
Is he worried that his Capitals might choke in the playoffs again this year?
Is Joe Flacco elite? Alex weighs in on the great question of our times.
Finally, Alex gives the guys some tips for their pitching competition.
