John Ryan Murphy

About

Catcher who made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees in 2013. He was originally drafted in 2009 and rose through the minor league ranks as a member of teams like the AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

Before Fame

He posted a .627 batting average as a senior at IMG Academy.

Trivia

He caught legendary Yankees closer Mariano Rivera's final pitch in September 2013.

Family Life

His mother is Caroline Murphy.

Associated With

He has played under manager Joe Girardi as a member of the New York Yankees.