Patrick Murphy (baseball)

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2⁄3innings pitched. [2] Murphy made most of his appearances in 2017 for Lansing, and also played in the GCL and for the High-ADunedin Blue Jays. In total he went 5–4 with a 3.04 ERA and 77 strikeouts in 1062⁄3 innings. [2]

Murphy split the 2018 campaign between Dunedin and the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, posting a cumulative 10-5 record and 2.65 ERA with 141 strikeouts in 152+2⁄3 innings pitched across 27 starts. The Blue Jays added Murphy to their 40-man roster after the season, in order to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [3] He spent 2019 back with New Hampshire, registering a 4-7 record and 4.71 ERA with 86 strikeouts across 18 starts. [4]

On September 18, 2020, the Blue Jays promoted Murphy to the major leagues for the first time, and he made his debut against the Philadelphia Phillies. With the 2020 Toronto Blue Jays, Murphy appeared in four games, compiling a 0-0 record with 1.50 ERA and five strikeouts in six innings pitched. [5]

On February 28, 2021, Murphy was placed on the 60-day injured list due to a sprained AC joint in his shoulder. [6] He was activated off of the injured list on June 16. [7] On August 11, Murphy was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays. [8]

Washington Nationals

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Murphy with the Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals claimed Murphy off waivers on August 14, 2021, and assigned him to their Triple-A affiliate, the Rochester Red Wings. [9]

Murphy made 6 appearances for Washington in 2022, posting a 6.35 ERA with 4 strikeouts in 5+2⁄3 innings pitched. He was designated for assignment on April 21, 2022. Murphy cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Rochester on April 27. [10] He spent the remainder of the year there, making 40 appearances and pitching to a 3-3 record and 5.00 ERA with 73 strikeouts in 63 innings of work. Murphy elected free agency following the season on November 10. [11]

Minnesota Twins

On December 13, 2022, Murphy signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins with an invite to spring training. [12] He made 42 appearances for the Triple–A St. Paul Saints, compiling a 3.69 ERA with 97 strikeouts and 6 saves across 85+1⁄3 innings pitched. Murphy elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023. [13]

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

On November 21, 2023, Murphy signed with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball. [14] He made 40 appearances for the Fighters in 2024, compiling a 1–2 record and 3.26 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 38+2⁄3 innings pitched. On October 15, 2024, the Fighters announced they would not be offering Murphy him a contract for the 2025 season, making him a free agent. [15]

Texas Rangers

On December 23, 2024, Murphy signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. [16]

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  6. ↑ "Blue Jays Acquire Travis Bergen from Diamondbacks". February 28, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Blue Jays Reinstate Patrick Murphy from Injured List". June 16, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Blue Jays Place Ross Stripling on Injured List, Select Connor Overton". August 11, 2021.
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Patrick Murphy
Patrick Brian Murphy Fighters 20240413.jpg
Murphy with the Hokkaido Nippon Ham-Fighters
Texas Rangers
Pitcher
Born: (1995-06-10) June 10, 1995 (age 29)
Chandler, Arizona, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: September 18, 2020, for the Toronto Blue Jays
NPB: March 30, 2024, for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters