Since the Milwaukee Brewers made Pat Murphy the manager, they have been playing on another level.
He has won back-to-back National League Manager of the Year Awards and is basically a lock to win his third in a few weeks. Murphy has proven he is an elite manager after a long journey to simply get the opportunity in the big leagues. He is two wins away from the World Series, but he has maintained the same goofy, honest and straightforward personality he has had for his whole career.
Murphy has become known for keeping things light while also maintaining a high standard of play. He preaches toughness, but also cares deeply about his players and organization, no matter how hard of a time he gives them. However, at his core, he is a family man, and that can be seen in his press conferences.
Murphy has consistently brought his kids to his postgame press conferences, and while it may not seem like a big deal, Murphy explained the deeper meaning behind doing so.
"I just want them to know that I'm the same no matter what," Murphy told reporters on Monday. "If we're in A-ball next year... I'm there for them the same every single day, and they're the priority. It's wonderful to have family around."
Sometimes it's easy to forget that players and managers are regular people like everyone else. Like most, Murphy cares deeply for his family, and a small thing like bringing his kids to the podium with him actually carries a significant purpose.