Goldeyes Re-Sign Star Outfielder Max Murphy
Published on April 25, 2024 under American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the re-signing of outfielder Max Murphy Thursday.
One of the most prolific run producers in American Association history, Murphy was named the league's Player of the Year following the 2022 campaign.
The 31-year-old hit 26 home runs in 2023 - tied for second place in the circuit. Murphy finished the season among the league leaders in runs batted in (84), at bats (391), games played (99), total bases (213), extra-base hits (48), and slugging percentage (.548).
Murphy has been named to multiple mid-season and post-season All-Star teams during his time in the league, which has spanned six seasons and 504 games. He enters the upcoming season just one home run shy of 100 in the American Association.
The native of Robbinsdale, Minnesota has hit .287 over his professional career, with 142 home runs, 216 doubles, and 601 RBIs.
A right-handed hitter and fielder, Murphy was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the ninth round in 2014 out of Bradley University (Peoria, Illinois). He earned All-Star accolades twice during his time with the Twins and garnered a Minor League Baseball Gold Glove award in 2017. Murphy reached the Triple-A level with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2019.
"I'm sure I share in Goldeyes fans' excitement that we are getting Max back," said manager Logan Watkins. "He has been one of the premiere players in the league for the last several years and will go down as an all-time Goldeyes great. He is still in the prime of his career and he turns an already strong lineup into one of the best in the league on paper."
Winnipeg now has 22 players under contract for the 2024 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 30 players during spring training, which begins May 1.
2024 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings
IF Andy Armstrong
IF Edwin Arroyo
RHP Landen Bourassa
IF Ramón Bramasco
RHP Justin Courtney
IF Dayson Croes
RHP Colton Eastman
C Rob Emery
OF Roby Enríquez
C Kevin García
OF Adam Hall
OF Ryan Holgate
RHP Marshall Kasowski
RHP Joey Matulovich
OF Max Murphy
RHP Zac Reininger
LHP Travis Seabrooke
OF Miles Simington
RHP Joey Steele
LHP Tasker Strobel
RHP Nick Trogrlic-Iverson
RHP Ryder Yakel
The Goldeyes begin the 2024 season on the road versus the Cleburne Railroaders on Thursday, May 9. The Home Opener is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. against the Chicago Dogs at Blue Cross Park.
For information about 2024 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, visit the team's official website goldeyes.com.
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