Luke Murphy (baseball)

Luke Murphy
Los Angeles Angels – No. 72
Pitcher
Born: (1999-11-05) November 5, 1999
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 31, 2026, for the Los Angeles Angels
MLB statistics
(through August 29, 2026)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average1.46
Strikeouts12
Teams

Luke Evan Murphy (born November 5, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2026.

Amateur career

Murphy attended East Robertson High School in Cross Plains, Tennessee.[1] In 2018, he won District 9A MVP and Robertson County Player of the Year. He was ranked No. 4 right-handed pitcher and No.8 overall player in Tennessee by Perfect Game.[2] He played college baseball at Vanderbilt University. In 2021 season as a senior, he made 27 appearances and recorded 4-1 with a 2.40 ERA, 9 saves and 61 strikeouts in 41.1 innings pitched.[3]

Professional career

The Los Angeles Angels selected Murphy in the fourth round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[4][5] He made his professional debut that year with the High-A Tri-City Dust Devils.

Murphy spent 2022 with the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas, recording 7-2 with a 2.62 ERA, 52 strikeouts and a save in 44.2 innings pitched.[6] He played 2023 with the Double-A again, and played in Arizona Fall League after the season.[6] He split 2024 between the High-A and the Double-A.[6] He split 2025 between the Double-A and Triple-A Salt Lake Bees.[6] He started 2026 with the Double-A. In 2026, Murphy made 34 appearances for the Double-A Trash Pandas, pitching 38 innings while recording a 0.71 ERA and 32% strikeout rate.[7]

On July 30, 2026, Murphy was called up to the Los Angeles Angels major league squad for the first time.[7][8] He made his MLB debut on July 31 against the Milwaukee Brewers.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "How Tennessee native Luke Murphy became Vanderbilt baseball's bullpen ace in College World Series". The Tennessean.
  2. ↑ "Luke Murphy - Baseball 2020-21". Vanderbilt Commodores | Official Athletics Website. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  3. ↑ Curtis, Sam. "2021 MLB Draft: Luke Murphy drafted 110th overall by the Los Angeles Angels". The Vanderbilt Hustler. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  4. ↑ "East Robertson product, Vanderbilt reliever Luke Murphy selected by Angels in MLB Draft". July 12, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Los Angeles Angels select Vanderbilt right-hander Luke Murphy in Round 4 of 2021 MLB Draft". The Tennessean.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Luke Murphy Amateur, College, Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  7. 1 2 Franco, Anthony (2026-07-30). "Angels Promote Luke Murphy". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  8. ↑ "Right-hander Luke Murphy earns major-league shot with Angels". Orange County Register. 2026-08-01. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  9. ↑ Liang, William (2026-08-01). "Brewers Angels Baseball". WV News. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
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