J. R. Murphy

Born: 5/13/1991 in Bradenton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-09-02 | Final Game: 2020-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: John Ryan Murphy

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Biography

J. R. Murphy, born in 1991, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2013 to 2020. Over the course of his career, Murphy appeared in 284 games, where he showcased his talents primarily as a catcher and occasional outfield player. Known for his defensive skills behind the plate, he contributed to his teams with solid receiving abilities, though his offensive production was modest, highlighted by 146 hits, 18 home runs, and 61 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .215, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. Debuting during an era characterized by the transition of the game towards more specialized roles and an increasing emphasis on power hitting, Murphy carved out a niche for himself as a capable backup catcher. Despite not being a major offensive force, his work ethic and defensive acumen earned him a place on several rosters, allowing him to contribute to his teams in critical situations. Murphy’s career, while not defined by explosive statistics, underscores the importance of versatile players who provide depth and experience in the competitive landscape of professional baseball. He concluded his playing days on September 24, 2020, leaving behind a legacy of perseverance in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 10 9 3 3 0 20.25 0

Career ERA 20.25 vs. league average 4.49 across their career seasons — 350.8% 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
2019 AZ NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 10 9 3 0 27.00 — -
2020 PIT NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
284 680 69 146 32 1 18 61 0 43 221 0.215 0.262 0.344 0.606 -1804.7

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 17.1% 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
2013 NYY AL 16 26 3 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 9 0.154 — — — — 0.0
2014 NYY AL 32 81 7 23 4 0 1 9 0 4 22 0.284 .251 (+13%) .313 (+1%) .386 (-4%) .700 (-2%) -22.9
2015 NYY AL 67 155 21 43 9 1 3 14 0 12 43 0.277 .254 (+9%) .316 (+3%) .404 (avg) .721 (+2%) 30.0
2016 MIN AL 26 82 4 12 3 0 1 3 0 5 19 0.146 .255 (-43%) .321 (-40%) .417 (-47%) .738 (-44%) -631.5
2017 AZ NL 5 7 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2018 AZ NL 87 208 19 42 9 0 9 24 0 11 71 0.202 .247 (-19%) .318 (-23%) .409 (-8%) .727 (-15%) -633.7
2019 AZ NL 25 62 9 11 3 0 4 7 0 6 28 0.177 .252 (-30%) .322 (-23%) .434 (-4%) .757 (-12%) -140.5
2019 ATL NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — -140.5
2020 PIT NL 25 58 6 10 2 0 0 2 0 4 28 0.172 .244 (-30%) .321 (-30%) .417 (-50%) .739 (-41%) -406.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 250 174 1566 111 13 8
P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 NYA C 15 6 65 7 0 0
2014 NYA C 30 21 169 10 1 1
2015 NYA C 65 43 389 24 3 1
2016 MIN C 25 23 187 12 1 0
2017 ARI C 5 1 19 1 0 0
2018 ARI C 68 44 425 37 6 2
2019 ARI C 18 17 150 9 0 1
2019 ARI P 2 0 0 1 0 0
2019 ATL C 1 0 3 0 0 0
2020 PIT C 23 19 159 11 2 3
2020 PIT P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 3
Catcher 250
Designated Hitter 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 MIN AL $528,700
2015 NYA AL $518,700
2014 NYA AL $502,700
Total Career Earnings $1,550,100