Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy brought equal parts humor, humility, and appreciation to the stage Saturday night while accepting his Manager of the Year Award at the Baseball Writers’ Association of America Awards Dinner in New York.

Murphy opened by thanking the BBWAA and playfully acknowledging the evening’s celebratory atmosphere, including a nod to the 1986 New York Mets, who were being honored on the 40th anniversary of their championship.

Mixing nostalgia with comedy, Murphy reflected on his own playing days and joked about never quite being good enough to face that legendary Mets team, setting the tone for a lighthearted but meaningful speech.

While Murphy spent time poking fun at himself, including sharing an abandoned plan for a comedic outfit and joking about fitting in among baseball’s most athletic figures the heart of his remarks centered on the Brewers’ 2025 season and the people behind it.

He emphasized that the award belonged not to him alone, but to the organization as a whole, starting with ownership and the front office, which he described as a tightly connected group operating with trust and purpose.

Murphy recalled the Brewers’ turbulent start to the season, including an early series against the Yankees that tested the club’s resolve.

Despite setbacks and early doubts, the team responded with resilience, a shift he credited to strong leadership within the clubhouse.

He highlighted veterans such as Christian Yelich and Freddy Peralta, pointing to their hunger and awareness as key ingredients in the team’s turnaround.

That combination, Murphy explained, set the tone for a young roster that steadily grew in confidence.

Watching players begin to believe and then deliver became one of his most lasting memories of the season, reinforcing why he views player development and buy-in as central to managing success.

Murphy made it clear that individual accolades were secondary to team achievement, reiterating that the Manager of the Year honor was a reflection of a committed roster that made winning its priority from start to finish.

He closed the evening on a deeply personal note, thanking his family members who traveled from across the country to attend.

From his children to his grandchildren, Murphy described family as the most important constant in his life and expressed gratitude for their support throughout his baseball journey.

For Murphy, the night was less about personal recognition and more about celebrating the relationships on and off the field that made the Brewers’ 2025 season unforgettable.

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