Who is Pat Murphy? What to know about the Milwaukee Brewers manager

Pat Murphy is the current manager of the Milwaukee Brewers. He has led the team to three consecutive National League Central championships and an NL pennant since taking over in 2022. Before joining the Brewers, Murphy managed the San Diego Padres for a single season in 2015 after being hired by Milwaukee Brewers bench coach Craig Counsell.

Counsell, also from Milwaukee, had a long career as an MLB player and manager under Murphy. Murphy’s ascent was well underway by the time he joined the Brewers' minor league system, where he honed his skills before getting his first major league managerial role.

At 67 years old, Murphy has been with the Brewers since 2015, and in 2023, he signed a three-year contract extension which extends his tenure through at least the 2028 season. He remains the only Brewers manager to win the National League Manager of the Year award, which he has claimed twice, once in each of the past two seasons.

Murphy has a close relationship with his family, including his two sons, Austin and Jaxon, who often accompany him to press conferences. He also has two other sons, Kai and Keli, with his daughter Keli being married to former MLB player Pedro Alvarez.

Off the field, Murphy is known for his love of small-ball strategies and unconventional snacks during games, such as pancakes and quesadillas. He is also a noted Bruce Springsteen fan, having received a surprise FaceTime call from the singer before Game 1 of the 2026 World Series.