Ed Murphy

Born: 8/23/1918 in Joliet, IL, USA

Died: 12/10/1991 in Joliet, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-10 | Final Game: 1942-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Edward Joseph Murphy

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Biography

Ed Murphy was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who made a brief but notable mark in Major League Baseball during the 1942 season. He played as a position player for a total of 13 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the infield. Throughout his career, he recorded 7 hits, which included 4 runs batted in, leading to a batting average of .250. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, Murphy's contributions on the field were significant in the context of the era, as it was during World War II when many star players were enlisted, creating opportunities for younger and lesser-known players. Murphy's time in the majors was limited to a single season from September 10 to September 27, 1942, making him a part of a unique chapter in baseball history, where the game was impacted by the global conflict. Despite the brevity of his career, Ed Murphy's presence in the league during this tumultuous time reflects the spirit of perseverance and the depth of talent that existed in the sport, even amidst challenging circumstances. His journey serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game in various capacities, often overlooked in the grand narratives of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	28	2	7	2	0	0	4	0	2	4	0.250	0.300	0.321	0.621	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.621 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1942	PHI	NL	13	28	2	7	2	0	0	4	0	2	4	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	0	69	3	0	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	PHI	1B	8	0	69	3	0	7

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	8