Ed Murphy

Born: 1/12/1877 in Auburn, NY, USA

Died: 1/29/1935 in Weedsport, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-04-23 | Final Game: 1903-09-19

Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Edward James Murphy

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Biography

Ed Murphy, born in 1877, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1903. Over the span of his career, he showcased his talents on the mound, finishing with a record of 25 wins and 25 losses. Murphy's earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.64, reflecting his ability to hold opposing teams at bay during a time when pitching was evolving and the game was marked by a transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Throughout his career, Murphy accumulated a total of 103 strikeouts and recorded one save, demonstrating his proficiency in high-pressure situations. His contributions to the game came during a period when the sport was becoming increasingly popular, and the strategies employed by pitchers were beginning to shift. While his career may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Murphy's performance in the early 20th century remains a noteworthy part of baseball history, illustrating the foundations laid by pitchers of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
25	25	68	53	39	1	1	465.0	537	188	17	111	103	3.64	0

Career ERA 3.64 vs. league average 3.33 across their career seasons — 9.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1898	PHI	NL	1	2	7	3	2	0	0	30.0	41	17	10	8	5.10	3.59 (-42%)	-780.1
1901	STL	NL	10	9	23	21	16	0	0	165.0	201	77	32	42	4.20	3.49 (-20%)	-
1902	STL	NL	10	6	23	17	12	1	1	164.0	187	55	31	37	3.02	3.17 (+5%)	-
1903	STL	NL	4	8	15	12	9	0	0	106.0	108	39	38	16	3.31	3.10 (-7%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
77	203	19	50	4	0	1	21	0	5	23	0.246	0.264	0.281	0.545	-625.2

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.545 vs. league average 0.674 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1898	PHI	NL	7	14	0	5	0	0	3	0	0	0.357	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	STL	NL	23	64	11	16	3	1	9	3	8	0.250	.271 (-8%)	.326 (-13%)	.359 (-4%)	.686 (-9%)	-97.5
1902	STL	NL	23	61	4	16	0	0	3	1	6	0.262	.266 (-2%)	.321 (-15%)	.343 (-24%)	.665 (-19%)	-183.8
1903	STL	NL	24	64	4	13	1	0	6	1	9	0.203	.261 (-22%)	.316 (-32%)	.345 (-37%)	.662 (-34%)	-343.9