Pat Murphy Jokes About Pitcher Quinn’s Knuckleball on Flight to Florida
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy made a humorous remark to the crew of the team's charter flight to Florida, joking that he didn't know pitcher Quinn threw a knuckleball, referring to the pilot who was the pitcher's uncle.
Lubbock, TX, October 25, 2026 —
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy made a joke to the crew of the team’s charter flight to Florida about pitcher Quinn and a knuckleball. The remark referred to the flight’s pilot, who was Quinn’s uncle, according to the information provided.
The summary describes Murphy as joking that he did not know Quinn threw a knuckleball. It does not provide the pitcher’s full name, the pilot’s name, or the exact wording of Murphy’s remark. No direct quotation was included, so the comment is reported here in paraphrase rather than as a verbatim quote.
The information provided does not state when the flight took place, where in Florida it was headed, or what prompted the exchange. It also does not identify other people who were present or indicate how the flight crew responded. No further details about the pitcher, his playing history, or his relationship with the pilot were provided beyond the statement that the pilot was his uncle.
The account centers on a brief, lighthearted exchange during team travel. It does not describe a broader announcement, a change involving the team, or any other event connected to the remark. The available summary also does not specify whether Murphy’s comment was recorded or shared publicly. Further context, including the date and the full names of the people involved, was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by RONALD BLUM, Associated Press on www.everythinglubbock.com, see more information here.
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