Owen Murphy just got named a Triple-A All-Star for his absolute fire season with the Gwinnett Stripers, and honestly, it’s about damn time the dude got some recognition. This caps off a whole rollout of minor league standouts, but Murphy’s performance in the International League really popped off.
Murphy’s Arm Was On Fire All Season
Talk about putting in work! Murphy hit the Triple-A level early, making his debut with the Stripers back on May 2. From that moment, he was locked in, making 18 starts and racking up a ridiculous 117.2 innings pitched. His 3.07 ERA was legit, with a 66 ERA- for those who know what’s up, and with a 24.2 percent strikeout rate, he was just carving guys up. The 4.23 FIP, at 90 FIP-, shows he’s got some stuff to refine, yeah, but the numbers don’t lie: this guy’s on the right track. You can just feel the buzz around him, even if he’s still got a bit to go before he’s a big league regular.
Ritchie’s Near Miss and What It Means
And hey, gotta give props where they’re due. JR Ritchie almost snagged an honorable mention, putting up some solid numbers himself. He threw 82.1 innings over 16 starts, with a 3.17 ERA, a 68 ERA-, and a 4.35 FIP, which was a 93 FIP-. The big difference? Ritchie spent a decent chunk of 2026 helping out the big league club, which probably kept him from hitting that 100-inning mark in Triple-A. That’s likely why he didn’t get the official All-Star nod. But it shows the depth in that system, man, with multiple All-Stars in Low-A and High-A too, and just one rep at Double-A and now Murphy at Triple-A.
It’s a huge shoutout to Murphy for a killer 2026 season. You just gotta wonder when we’ll see those awesome results translate to the big league level, right? This is the kind of performance that makes you keep an eye on his next moves. Can’t wait to see what he brings!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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