Pat Murphy Has Instilled Underdog Mentality In Brewers

Pat Murphy has instilled an underdog mentality that has fueled the success for the National League Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers. Under the spirited guidance of the first-year manager, the team has taken that nothing-to-lose mantra to heart. It remains on a mission to prove itself as a resilient, worthy defending division champion. The young, hungry Brewers are currently in first place with a 26-17 overall record (.605 winning percentage), two full games ahead of the second-place Chicago Cubs.

Pat Murphy Has Instilled Underdog Mentality

Team Forging Identity Under First-Year Manager

Reminiscent of the great teams in franchise history, Murphy has combined a never-say-die, blue-collar daily approach with that underdog philosophy. It’s been a winning formula and has produced statement-making results. Boasting one of the youngest rosters in baseball, the Brewers have demonstrated an ability to compete with consistency. With a good blend of speed, power, and talent, the team has simply found ways to win.

“I love doing what I’m doing and I’m passionate,” said Murphy, in his introductory press conference in November 16, 2023. “That’s all I can go on. I’m not spending a lot of time thinking about if I’m liked or not or if somebody’s pleased with me or not. It’s about love and discipline.”

Brewers general manager Matt Arnold is quick to point out that Murphy has put his own unique stamp on the squad. “Every team that I’ve been a part of takes on the personality of the manager,” said Arnold, in an interview. “Murph is certainly fiery, and I think you see that with how many times we’ve cleared the benches this year. He’s a competitor at heart; that’s his brand. That’s infused into our clubhouse and how we play the game. When you play in the smallest market in the Major Leagues, you have to bring that extra edge and play like an underdog. Murph exudes that level of energy for us every single day.”