Herbert Murphy

Born: 12/18/1886 in Olney, IL, USA

Died: 8/10/1962 in Tallahassee, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-14 | Final Game: 1914-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Herbert Courtland Murphy

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Biography

Herbert Murphy, born in 1886, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from April 14 to May 7, 1914. Primarily known as a position player, Murphy made his mark in the early years of the 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Over the course of his short career, he played in 9 games, achieving 4 hits and driving in 3 runs, resulting in a batting average of .154. Despite his limited playing time, Murphy's contributions were part of the evolving landscape of baseball during a pivotal time in the sport's history. With no home runs or stolen bases to his name, his performance reflected the challenges many players faced in establishing themselves in the rugged competition of early Major League Baseball. Although he did not leave a lasting statistical legacy, Murphy's brief stint in the league is a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the game in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	26	1	4	1	0	0	3	0	0	4	0.154	0.185	0.192	0.377	0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.

Career SLG .192 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.377 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 42.9% 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
1914	PHI	NL	9	26	1	4	1	0	0	3	0	0	4	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	9	0	23	28	8	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	PHI	SS	9	0	23	28	8	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	9