Howard Murphy

Born: 1/1/1882 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 10/5/1926 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-08-04 | Final Game: 1909-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

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Biography

Howard Murphy was a professional baseball player born in 1882, who played in the major leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from August 4, 1909, to October 6, 1909, during a time when baseball was experiencing significant changes, including the emergence of the lively ball era. Primarily recognized as a position player, Murphy participated in 25 games at the highest level of the sport. Throughout his brief career, Murphy recorded 12 hits, contributing to a batting average of .200. He drove in 3 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base, although he did not hit any home runs. While his career statistics may not have established him as a standout player, Murphy's time in the major leagues reflects the competitive nature of the era and the challenges faced by players trying to make their mark in the game. His journey in baseball, though short, is a reminder of the myriad of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	60	3	12	0	0	0	3	1	4	10	0.200	0.250	0.200	0.450	-231.4

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.450 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — 27.3% 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
1909	STL	NL	25	60	3	12	0	0	0	3	1	4	10	0.200	.244 (-18%)	.306 (-18%)	.312 (-36%)	.618 (-27%)	-231.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	19	17	35	2	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	SLN	OF	19	17	35	2	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	19