Michael Murphy '23 Recruiting Profile

I started playing baseball when I was 5 years old, but I enjoy all athletic competition.  I especially like team sports – rooting for your teammates and pushing each other to improve.  For me, there is no better feeling than to help your team pull off a win or celebrate a teammate’s success.

I had a very successful sophomore year starting for the varsity team at William Mason High School in Mason, OH.  As a pitcher, I led our league in wins with a record of 8-1 with 1 save and I made the 2^nd Team All-Conference for both my pitching and hitting (.350 avg/.429 OBP).  I gained a lot of confidence last year and learned some valuable lessons especially with respect to handling high-pressure situations.

I’ve worked hard in the classroom to achieve my academic goals.  I also know that my participation in athletics has taught me a great deal about teamwork, the value of a strong work ethic, and overcoming adversity.  I’m hoping to use academics and athletics at the collegiate level to continue to pursue my goals in life.