Luke Murphy

Luke Evan Murphy (born November 5, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2026.

Amateur career Murphy attended East Robertson High School in Cross Plains, Tennessee. In 2018, he won District 9A MVP and Robertson County Player of the Year. He was ranked No. 4 right-handed pitcher and No.8 overall player in Tennessee by Perfect Game. He played college baseball at Vanderbilt University. In 2021 season as a senior, he made 27 appearances and recorded 4-1 with a 2.40 ERA, 9 saves and 61 strikeouts in 41.1 innings pitched.

Professional career The Los Angeles Angels selected Murphy in the fourth round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. He made his professional debut that year with the High-A Tri-City Dust Devils.

Murphy spent 2022 with the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas, recording 7-2 with a 2.62 ERA, 52 strikeouts and a save in innings pitched. He returned to Rocket City in 2023, and played in Arizona Fall League after the season.

On July 30, 2026, Murphy was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his MLB debut the next day against the Milwaukee Brewers.