Pat Murphy revealed shocking truth about Brewers' roster in postgame press conference

The Milwaukee Brewers entered the 2025 season under a heavy cloud of doubt. Could they really pull off what had never been done before, a third straight NL Central crown? The skeptics had plenty of ammo. The heart of the infield was gone after Willy Adames left in free agency. Their bullpen looked vulnerable, especially after trading away the Airbender himself, Devin Williams.

Here we are in late August. While many expected the Cubs to cruise through the Central, it’s the Brewers who stand tall at the top of the baseball world. How? Depth. Resilience. And a culture that continues to punch above its weight class.

Pat Murphy’s postgame comments prove why Brewers are built different

That was the underlying theme of Pat Murphy’s postgame press conference following the Brewers’ 9-8 win over the Diamondbacks, when the skipper dropped a stat that made fans pause and realize just how remarkable this run has been.

“We have seven position players that were in Triple-A this year, out of 13,” Murphy told reporters, via 97.3 The Game.

Even if you nitpick the number down to six (removing rehab stints), it’s still an eye-popping reality check. Nearly half of Milwaukee’s lineup right now spent significant time in the minors this year. That’s how banged up the roster has been, and how deep the organization truly is.

Murphy was quick to credit the leadership of Christian Yelich and William Contreras, two veterans who have steadied the ship and set the tone for a clubhouse filled with young players suddenly thrust into the spotlight. Their presence, combined with Milwaukee’s knack for finding contributors in unexpected places, has turned what looked like a transition year into something much bigger.

What’s unfolding is more than just a good season; it’s a statement about who the Brewers are. Big-market teams throw hundreds of millions of dollars at their problems. Milwaukee develops, trusts, and empowers. The Brewers win not by flaunting the flashiest roster, but by sticking to their core values: pitching, defense, versatility, and culture.

And now, they don’t just look like a team hanging on. They look like the team to beat.