Daniel Murphy hit four homers and hit .529 with 1,850 OPS in the 2015 National League Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs, propelling the New York Mets to the World Series.
Nearly eight years later, the former Mets infielder will be applying for another team that isn’t currently playing in Major League Baseball.
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Daniel Murphy, #9 of the Colorado Rockies, reacts during the eighth inning to Robinson Cano, #24 of the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 8, 2019 in the Flushing borough of the borough of Queens in New York City. (Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
Murphy signed a contract with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball on Wednesday. The Atlantic League is a professional affiliate of MLB.
“This game is part of my soul and my passion for gaming grew as big as ever as I discovered certain things that I believe will allow me to be productive on the field again,” said the 37-year-old in a press release. “I am eternally grateful to Mr. Boulton, Wally Backman and Michael Pfaff for allowing me to live my dream a second time.”
Daniel Murphy, No. 28 of the New York Mets, rounds the bases after hitting a home run with two during the fourth game of the 2015 MLB National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field against Fernando Rodney, No. 57 of the Chicago Cubs, in the eighth inning runs scored on October 21, 2015 in Chicago. (lsa/Getty Images)
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“Competing in front of the New York fans is a tremendous privilege and I hope my effort and performance reflect how honored I am to do so. My family and I sincerely thank the Long Island Ducks for this chance at a new adventure. “
The Atlantic League was first formed in 1998. The Ducks joined in 2000 and have been a mainstay ever since. The team has won four championships, the last one came in 2019.
Daniel Murphy, No. 28 of the New York Mets, celebrates after hitting a 2-run home run against Fernando Rodney, No. 57 of the Chicago Cubs during game four of the 2015 MLB National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field at Wrigley Field has 21st, 2015 in Chicago. (Elsa/Getty Images)
Murphy, who last played for the Colorado Rockies in 2020, is far from the first former major league star to join the Ducks or the Atlantic League in general.
Dontrelle Willis, Rich Hill, Eric Gagne, Ian Snell and Ben Broussard are some of the former MLB players who have played for the Ducks.
NLCS MVP Daniel Murphy, #28 of the New York Mets, speaks during a news conference after defeating the Chicago Cubs in game four of the 2015 MLB National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field October 21, 2015 in Chicago. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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Murphy hit .296 with .796 OPS with 138 homers in 1,452 career games. He was the 2015 NLCS MVP and a three-time All-Star.
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