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Pat Murphy has a reputation as a hard-nosed, old-school baseball guy. He disputes that characterization.

“I am old,” he quipped. “I’ve been in baseball forever. I don’t like being called a baseball guy, necessarily.”

Murphy developed that reputation during his 21 years as a collegiate head coach.

It’s a stark contrast from his predecessor Craig Counsell, whom many view as one of the best new-school managers in baseball.

The Brewers’ new skipper insists he is not the same coach he once was.

Years of experience, including an eight-season tenure as Counsell’s bench coach, have helped him evolve.

“I am old,” he quipped. “I’ve been in baseball forever. I don’t like being called a baseball guy, necessarily.

Murphy developed that reputation during his 21 years as a collegiate head coach. It’s a stark contrast from his predecessor Craig Counsell, whom many view as one of the best new-school managers in baseball.

The Brewers’ new skipper insists he is not the same coach he once was. Years of experience, including an eight-season tenure as Counsell’s bench coach, have helped him evolve.

“I’ve learned a lot standing where I was for the past eight years,” he said last week. “I’ve had my eyes wide open, as they say.”

That learning experience was necessary before he landed his first full-time managerial gig at age 65, Murphy says.

“I would have struggled if I was given this opportunity as a younger man.”

Murphy has acquired a broadened perspective over the years, both in terms of on-field strategy and his overall mindset.