Q&A: Lindbergh Senior Hits Personal Home Run

Sean Murphy, a senior at , recently signed a national letter of intent to play baseball for Maryville University. He will play for the Maryville Saints under the direction of Coach Mike Sigler.

In addition to being on the Flyers' team, Murphy also played baseball during the summer for the Rawlings Titans through the Balls 'N Strikes organizations. He also received an academic scholarship due to his B or higher GPA throughout high school. Patch sat down with Murphy to talk about his accomplishments and attitude.

Patch: How long have you been playing baseball? 

Murphy: Organized since kindergarten. 

Patch: Did your parents encourage you to play at that age or was it something you picked up on first?

Murphy: We played a lot when I was really young. Played Wiffleball in the backyard with my dad, but I really do love it.

Patch: What positions have you played?

Murphy: 3rd base, 2nd base and outfield 

Patch: What do you think about when you are out on the field or up at bat?

Murphy: I try to think just to stay within myself try not to do too much. The job has got to get done. Don’t try to hit a home run at every at bat.

Patch: When do you feel the most pressure on the field?

Murphy: Probably with runners in scoring position. Or when it’s the last out of the game and we’re down by one. 

Patch: What is the stat you have so far that you feel proudest of?

Murphy: Probably my on base percentage.

Patch: How do you overcome a losing streak mentally?

Murphy: Usually I just try not to think about it. The kinks will work out themselves. Usually during the season I try not to look at my stats until the end so I can improve on next season. I try to just go out there and just focus and try to keep a level head and it’s worked so far.

Patch: Who is your baseball mentor or icon?

Murphy: That’d be my dad. 

Patch: Do you plan to try to go pro? What is your backup plan?

Murphy: That’s the goal. I’m playing next year at Maryville and the coach seems to really like me, but I’m studying accounting so that would be my plan B.