“I have learned so much from Coach Murphy, both on and off the field. He helped me to develop an attitude about myself that has allowed me to succeed in baseball and in life in ways I never could have imagined. He had a tremendous impact on me when I was at ASU and it continues to this day.”
Dustin Pedroia 
Boston Red Sox 2nd Baseman
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“Pat is one of the best coaches I’ve ever observed regardless of the sport. He is enthusiastic, intelligent and an excellent communicator and motivator. I learned a great deal by observing him coach his Notre Dame teams.”
Lou Holtz 
College Football Hall of Fame coach |
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“I have always been a big fan and supporter of Murph. He always has his players prepared for the challenge mentally and physically, not just at ASU but as they move further in their professional careers. He always has one of the best programs in the country.”
Luis Gonzalez 
19-year Major League veteran |
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“I had the pleasure of working with Coach Murphy for three years at Notre Dame. He is intense, knowledgeable – a player’s coach. He coaches baseball with a football mentality.”
Barry Alvarez 
Former Wisconsin head football coach and current Wisconsin Athletic Director |
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“Excluding my parents, no one has had a greater impact on my career as a baseball player and my development as a person than Coach Murphy.”
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Craig Counsell 
Former Murphy player at Notre Dame and 16-year Major League veteran
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“I came in confident but not confident enough, and didn’t know what type of player I was or what direction I was going in. Coach Murphy and his staff pointed me in the right direction and helped me tremendously in becoming the player I am today.”
Andre Ethier
Former ASU outfielder, current LA Dodger
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“Any player who plays for Coach Murphy can count on two things: He will make them a better player and a better person.”
Joe Garagiola Jr.
Senior VP, Baseball Operations for Major League Baseball
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“I chose ASU because I knew Murph would push me to get to the next level each and every day. I also felt that he would make me a better person on and off the field. Both of these things came true and ever since I started my pro career Murph has been an incredible friend and he is someone who I trust with my life.”
Willie Bloomquist
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder
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“Coach Murphy teaches his players sound fundamental baseball and also to become ‘mentally tough’ in preparing for professional baseball in facing challenges in life.”
Roland Hemond
Special Assistant to the President & CEO, Arizona Diamondbacks
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