MILWAUKEE, Wis. – In 2024, Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy made history as the first Brewers manager to be named Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
Now he can call himself the first manager in franchise history to win back-to-back honors.
Murphy was bestowed the honor once again by the BWAA November 11, receiving 27 first place votes out of a possible 30. Cincinnati Reds skipper Terry Francona was the runner-up, followed by the Philadelphia Phillies’ Rob Thomson.
“Pat Murphy once again overcame setbacks and injuries to key players to lead the team to another postseason appearance, a franchise record for wins and the best record in baseball,” said Brewers President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Matt Arnold in a statement. “This is a tremendous and well-deserved honor for the second year in a row, and we congratulate Murph and his family.”
Murphy is the third manager ever in either league to win the award in consecutive seasons, joining the Braves’ Bobby Cox (2004-05) and the Rays’ Kevin Cash (2020-21).
Murphy guided the Brewers to another NL Central title in 2025, along with a franchise record 97 wins in the regular season, a National League Division Series win over the rival Chicago Cubs, and a trip to the National League Championship Series.
Through two seasons, Murphy has attained a record of 190-134; his .588 win percentage is the highest in franchise history.