Penn Murfee

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Penn Murfee

|image =

|team = Chicago White Sox

|number =

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|5|2}}

|birth_place = Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = April 29

|debutyear = 2022

|debutteam = Seattle Mariners

|statleague = MLB

|statyear = May 3, 2025

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 5–3

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 3.38

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 105

|teams =

Seattle Mariners ({{mlby|2022}}–{{mlby|2023}})
Chicago White Sox ({{mlby|2025}})

}}

William Penn Murfee (born May 2, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners.

Career

=Amateur career=

Murfee attended Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tennessee.{{cite web|url=https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/people/article/21084841/mlb-fall-league-taps-three-exvandy-players|title=MLB fall league taps three ex-Vandy players|author=Ben Weinrib|website=NashvillePost.com|date=August 29, 2019|accessdate=November 12, 2019}} Undrafted out of high school in 2013, Murfree attended Vanderbilt University.{{cite web|url=https://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2017-18/bios/murfee_penn_r7ct|title=PennMurfee bio|website=Santa Clara University|accessdate=November 12, 2019}} Murfee redshirted his freshman season, and played college baseball for the Commodores for three seasons. Murfee was an infielder his first two seasons, before converting to pitching for his final year at Vanderbilt. Murfee transferred to Santa Clara University for his redshirt senior season.

=Seattle Mariners=

Murfee was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 33rd round, with the 988th overall selection, of the 2018 Major League baseball (MLB) draft.{{cite web|url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/high-school/2018/06/04/2018-mlb-draft-who-has-been-selected-tennessee-connections-ryan-weathers/671695002/|title=2018 MLB draft: Who has been selected with Tennessee connections|date=June 4, 2018|author=Tom Kreager and Erik Bacharach|website=The Tennessean|accessdate=November 12, 2019}}

He spent the 2018 season with the Everett AquaSox, going 3–2 with a 6.55 ERA over 33 innings. In 2019, he split between the Modesto Nuts, Arkansas Travelers, and Tacoma Rainiers, going a combined 6–5 with a 3.57 ERA and 136 strikeouts over {{frac|113|1|3}} innings.{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1321173/2019/10/25/five-standouts-to-watch-from-each-team-in-the-arizona-fall-leagues-west-division/|title=Five standouts to watch from each team in the Arizona Fall League's West Division|website=The Athletic|author=Emily Waldon|date=October 25, 2019|access-date=November 12, 2019}} Murfee received the Mariners 2019 minor league "60 ft., 6-in Club” Award.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jarred-kelenic-receives-ken-griffey-jr-hitting-award|title=Kelenic receives Griffey honor during Seattle visit|website=MLB.com|author=Greg Johns|date=September 27, 2019|accessdate=November 12, 2019}}

After the season, he played for the Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/penn-murfee-arizona-fall-league-pitcher-of-the-week|title=Murfee earns AFL Pitcher of the Week honors|author=Mike Rosenbaum|website=MLB.com|date=October 9, 2019|accessdate=November 12, 2019}} And also, on October 10, 2019, he was selected for the United States national baseball team at the 2019 WBSC Premier 12.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/bobby-dalbec-brings-the-power-for-team-usa/|title=Bobby Dalbec Brings The Power For Team USA|author=Kyle Glaser|website=Baseball America|date=October 25, 2019|accessdate=November 12, 2019}} Murfee did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=March 11, 2023|website=mlb.com|language=en}} In 2021, he split the season between Double-A Arkansas and Triple-A Tacoma, posting a 7-3 record and 4.23 ERA with 97 strikeouts in 78.2 innings pitched across 26 appearances (14 starts). He was assigned to Tacoma to begin the 2022 season.

On April 20, 2022, Murfee was added to the Mariners active roster.{{Cite web |last=PR |first=Mariners |date=April 20, 2022 |title=Mariners Select RHP Penn Murfee from Triple-A Tacoma |url=https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/mariners-select-rhp-penn-murfee-from-triple-a-tacoma-94fa7ade0be6 |access-date=April 20, 2022 |website=Medium}} Murfee was unused out of the Mariners bullpen in the six days he spent on the active roster, and was removed from the 40-man roster and returned to Triple-A on April 27. Due to his time spent on Seattle’s active roster, but no major league playing time, Murfee became a phantom ballplayer.{{Cite web|title=Mariners' Penn Murfee: Retreats to minors|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-penn-murfee-retreats-to-minors/amp/|access-date=January 15, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} The following day, Murfee was re-selected to the 40-man and active rosters.{{Cite web|title=Mariners' Penn Murfee: Rejoins major-league club|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-penn-murfee-rejoins-major-league-club/amp/|access-date=January 15, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He made his MLB debut on April 29, 2022, pitching against the Miami Marlins and recording his first two strikeouts.{{Cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/mariners/video/penn-murfee-k-s-2-in-debut?t=t136-default-vtp | title=Penn Murfee K's 2 in debut | 04/29/2022 | website=MLB.com }} He made 64 appearances for Seattle in his rookie campaign, pitching to a 4-0 record and 2.99 ERA with 76 strikeouts in 69.1 innings of work.

Murfee pitched in 16 contests for Seattle in 2023, registering a 1.29 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 14.0 innings of work. On June 27, 2023, it was announced that Murfee would undergo season–ending surgery on his ulnar collateral ligament.{{Cite web|title=Seattle Mariners Get Very Disappointing Injury Updates on a Trio of Pitchers|url=https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/injuries/seattle-mariners-get-very-disappointing-injury-updates-on-marco-gonzales-penn-murfee-and-taylor-dollard|access-date=June 27, 2023|website=si.com|language=en}}

=Houston Astros=

On October 31, 2023, Murfee was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets.{{cite news |last1=Divish |first1=Ryan |title=Mariners reliever Penn Murfee claimed off waivers by Mets |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mariners-reliever-penn-murfee-claimed-off-waivers-by-mets/ |access-date=March 25, 2024 |work=The Seattle Times |date=October 31, 2023}} On November 14, Murfee was once again claimed off waivers, this time by the Atlanta Braves.{{cite news |title=Braves claim Murfee, designate Chirinos for assignment |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-claim-murfee-designate-chirinos-for-assignment/45F3SPUME5GARKQP6I7DCKYLLI/ |access-date=March 25, 2024 |work=Atlanta Journal Constitution |date=November 14, 2023}} The Braves non-tendered him on November 17,{{cite news |last1=Toscano |first1=Justin |title=Braves non-tender Michael Tonkin, Kolby Allard, five others |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-non-tender-michael-tonkin-kolby-allard-five-others/SAKXQWLNWRCZ5EALAENPHN4DSM/ |access-date=March 25, 2024 |work=Atlanta Journal Constitution |date=November 17, 2023}} and he re-signed with Atlanta on November 30. He was then placed on release waivers by the Braves on March 25, 2024{{cite news |title=Braves sign pitcher Jesse Chavez to minor league deal, giving veteran chance for 5th stint with team |url=https://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-news/braves-sign-pitcher-jesse-chavez-to-minor-league-deal-giving-veteran-chance-for-5th-stint-with-team/UV4SYOHN5RCIZISLJ5QVDXSO34/ |access-date=March 25, 2024 |work=Atlanta Journal Constitution |date=March 25, 2024}} On March 27, Murfee was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros.{{Cite web|title=Astros Claim Penn Murfee From Braves|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/astros-claim-penn-murfee-from-braves.html|access-date=March 27, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} The next day, the team placed him on the 15–day injured list, moving him to the 60–day injured list on April 4.{{Cite web |title=Penn Murfee Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/penn-murfee-682171 |access-date=November 11, 2024 |website=MLB.com |language=en}} Murfee made one rehab appearance for the Single–A Fayetteville Woodpeckers but was shut down after experiencing elbow discomfort.https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/article/penn-murfee-off-rehab-assignment-19717734.php

=Chicago White Sox=

On November 4, 2024, Murfee was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.{{Cite web |date=November 4, 2024 |title=White Sox Claim Penn Murfee |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/white-sox-claim-penn-murfee.html |access-date=November 11, 2024 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} In 15 appearances for the White Sox, he struggled to an 0-1 record and 7.82 ERA with 13 strikeouts across {{fraction|12|2|3}} innings pitched. On May 6, 2025, Murfee was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights.{{Cite web|title=White Sox Outright Penn Murfee; Bobby Dalbec Elects Free Agency|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/white-sox-outright-penn-murfee-bobby-dalbec-elects-free-agency.html|access-date=May 6, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}

References

External links

{{Baseball stats|mlb=682171|espn=42631|br=m/murfepe01|fangraphs=25174|brm=murfee000pen|retro=M/Pmurfp001}}

[https://vucommodores.com/roster/penn-murfee/ Vanderbilt Commodores bio]
[https://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2017-18/bios/murfee_penn_r7ct Santa Clara Broncos bio]
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Category:1994 births

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Category:Arkansas Travelers players

Category:Baseball players from Nashville, Tennessee

Category:Charlotte Knights players

Category:Chicago White Sox players

Category:Everett AquaSox players

Category:Fayetteville Woodpeckers players

Category:Leones del Escogido players

Category:Major League Baseball pitchers

Category:Modesto Nuts players

Category:Peoria Javelinas players