Rob Murphy
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Robert Albert Murphy (born May 26, 1960) is an American former professional baseball player who was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1995. Murphy played college baseball for the University of Florida and was picked by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round with the third selection of the January 1981 amateur draft. He also played for the Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and Florida Marlins.
Robert Albert Murphy (born May 26, 1960) is an American former professional baseball player who was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1995. Murphy played college baseball for the University of Florida and was picked by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round with the third selection of the January 1981 amateur draft. He also played for the Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and Florida Marlins.
Early years
Murphy was born in Miami, Florida. He attended Christopher Columbus High School in Miami from 1974 to 1978. He pitched for the varsity baseball team in 1977 and 1978. The 1977 team won the District championship with his 4-hit shutout. After setting school records for most wins (17) and strikeouts (207), he was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 29th round in the now-discontinued January draft. He garnered many awards, including pre-season 1st team All American, 1st team All City, and 1st team All Catholic. Murphy's American Legion team Post 133, won its District Championship in 1976 with Murphy's 11 strikeout performance. Murphy earned many accolades playing on the football field. For the CCHS Explorers' football team, Murphy was named to the 1976 All Catholic team, and 3rd team All County Team. In 1977, he was first-team All-Catholic, and second-team All-Dade County. By the time Murphy put away his kicking tee, he was Columbus High's All-time leading scorer on the gridiron. Murphy was the first baseball player inducted into CCHS Baseball Diamond Hall of Fame, along with LSU Tigers baseball coach Paul Mainieri, and former Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry. He was later inducted into CCHS Athletics Hall of Fame.
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