Pat Murphy (college coach)
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Patrick T. Murphy
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 190 lb.
- School Florida Atlantic University
- Born November 28, 1958 in New York, USA
[edit] Biographical Information
In 1983, Murphy was 1-5 5.50 ERA in 6 starts and 22 relief appearances for the Salem Redbirds in the San Diego Padres chain. He struck out 63 in 88 IP, but walked 44.
In 1985, Murphy was 5-5 5.32 ERA for the independent Tri-Cities Triplets of the Northwest League, leading the team in IP. He was tied for second on the team in wins. In 1986 the Triplets were a co-op team and Murphy was named player/manager. Murphy only relieved in 7 games, getting one win and one save, posting a 2.25 ERA in 12 IP.
Murphy was the head baseball coach at Maryville College in 1983, and assistant football coach. He was an assistant at his alma-mater in 1984-1985, then was the head coach at Claremont-Mudd Scripps in 1986-1987. Murphy then moved to the University of Notre Dame from 1988 to 1994. In 1995, Murphy moved to Arizona State University replacing Jim Brock. He managed the Dutch national team in the 2000 Olympics, leading the Netherlands to their first win ever over Cuba. Murphy resigned in November 2009 with a record of 629-284-1 in 15 seasons at ASU.
In 2011, Murphy moved to the pro ranks as manager of the Eugene Emeralds and continued in that position in 2012.
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Eugene Emeralds | Northwest League | 46-30 | 1st | San Diego Padres | Lost in 1st Round |
| 2012 | Eugene Emeralds | Northwest League | San Diego Padres |
[edit] Related Sites
- Pat Murphy bio at TheSunDevils.com
- Pat Murphy resigns
