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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneers

2026 UW-Platteville Softball Roster

24 Peyton Murphy

  • Bats/Throws R/R
  • Year Junior
  • Hometown Libertyville, Ill.
  • High School Libertyville
  • Position 1B/OF

Biography

2024: Appeared in 5 games

2025: Appeared in 11 games recorded 2 hits in 12 at bats...hit 2 home runs and 5 RBI

Career Highs:

At Bats: 2(2x) Most Recent vs. UW-Whitewater 4/22/25

Hits: 1(2x) Most Recent vs. UW-La Crosse 5/9/25

Personal:

Why did you choose UW-Platteville?

I chose UW-Platteville because I felt right at home when I stepped on campus. 

Favorite thing about UW-Platteville?

The sunsets. 

High school sports awards, honors, or other accomplishments:

Core Value Award 2022, NSC Sportsmanship Award 2023, Team Captain 2023, and Best Teammate Award 2023. 

Parents/Guardians:

Mary and Chris Murphy

Nickname:

Peyt

Parents/Guardians:

Doreen and Ken Lynch

Doreen and Ken Lynch

Favorite Athlete:

Peyton Manning

Your favorite sport moment of your career?

Hitting a grand slam against UWL in the WIAC tournament my sophomore year.

Favorite Movie:

Life as we know it 

Favorite TV Show:

The Summer I Turned Pretty 

Favorite Food:

Steak and potatoes

What are you listening to before competition?

My gameday playlist. 

Hobbies:

Working out, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. 

Dream Car:

Chevy Camero

Biggest pet peeve:

Loud Chewing. 

Top three things on bucket list:

Go to Greece, go to Italy and a concert at Red Rocks 

Unexpected fun fact about yourself?

I have 5 dogs. 

Favorite Quote:

"This too shall pass" 

Post Graduation Career Aspiration:

Become a physical therapist. 

Major:

Health and Human Performance with an emphasis in Exercise Science

Last Updated: 2/10/26

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Historical Player Information

  • 20

    2024Freshman

    C/UT
    20
  • 24

    2025Sophomore

    1B/OF
    24
  • 24

    2026Junior

    1B/OF
    24