University of Houston Athletics
Matt Murphy- Baseball Player of the Week
4/27/2010 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
April 27, 2010
HOUSTON - Each week during the 2010 season, the University of Houston baseball team will feature one member of its team as the Player of the Week. The goal of having a Player of the Week is to give fans a chance to get to know the Cougars off the field.
This week's featured player is junior utility player Matt Murphy. The Pearland, Texas, native is a two-year letterwinner at Houston. He has seen action at first base and at designated hitter in his junior season. Murphy has six RBIs and eight hits this season. As a sophomore, Murphy, hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Houston a win over Kansas State on Feb. 22.
Get to know No. 24 Matt Murphy
Why did you come to Houston?
Because it was close to home.
What is your favorite part about the game?
Being able to hit.
What has been your favorite moment in a Cougar uniform?
Hitting the walk-off hit against Kansas State last season.
What is your major and why did you choose it? What are your plans after UH?
I am a consumer science and merchandising major.
What is one food you can't live without?
Chicken Fried Steak
What is on TV show you can watch over and over?
The 70's Show
What are the most played songs on your IPOD?
Plush- Stone Temple Pilots
Stroke It
Back in Black- ACDC
Your Man- Josh Turner
Misty Blue- Dorothy Moore
What was the last book that you read? Was it for business or pleasure?
Odd Man Out. Pleasure.
Is there any player that you try to mold your game after?
Pete Rose because he was a hard-nosed ball player.
What is your favorite non-baseball sport?
Football because it is the ultimate team sport.
