MLB DRAFT: Connie Mack Scouting Notes, Day 3

The notes below are directly from the scouting notebook of Pat Murphy, supplemented by Jeremy Booth and curated by Michael J. Ashmore

FARMINGTON, N.M. —Another look from our Hall of Fame scout at what he calls the best amateur tournament in the country. Some Day 3 standouts to follow:

Spencer Browning, SS (2026) || 6-0, 195 || R/R || Dulin’s Dodgers

University of Arkansas commit with average tools across the board; maybe 55 runner. Surprised draft passed him by.

Keegan Sawyer, C (2028) || 6-0, 188 || R/R || Midland Redskins

Uncommitted, good looking kid who is physical already. Called his own game. Has bat upside. I spoke to him, there are lots of big D1 programs back channeling him. Should be part of the program.

Reid Blakely, OF/1B/LHP (2027) || 6-1, 190 || L/L || Dulin’s Dodgers

USC commit. May have turned him in day one, but nonetheless continued to perform as an LHH.

Cole Flashnick (2027) || 6-1, 190 || R/L || Redbirds

University of Arkansas commit. Played at third but likely shortstop in spring; LHH. His bat plays and he has an overall good tool package. Should be popular next spring.

Easton Autrey, 1B (2026) || 6-4, 235 || R/R || Midland Redbirds

University of Texas commit and FSS alum who finally got out of the gate; toned done today from launch a ball (which we all know he can do) to hitter. Couple real good swings and adjustments for hits. Made some really good plays at first and looks more athletic; looked like hes been working hard on that, which was good to see.

Eli Parkhurst, 3B (2027) || 6-3, 190 || R/L || Brand of Athletes (Oklahoma)

2027 University of Oklahoma commit. LHH with a great frame and pretty lefthanded swing. Has a plus arm and is another one who is going to be popular next spring. Great follow.

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Pat Murphy has built a distinguished career in professional baseball scouting and operations. From 2005 to 2022, he served as an Area Scout for the Tampa Bay Rays, covering Texas and handling assignments from Rookie League to the Majors. He was elected to the Texas Scouts Hall of Fame in 2015. Previously, he spent 15 years with the Houston Astros in roles including Assistant Director of Scouting and Area Scout, building scouting systems and gaining extensive international experience across Latin America. Murphy has recommended 16 players who reached the majors. Since 2022, he's shared his scouting expertise with New Balance Future Stars Series.

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