Morgan Murphy

Born: 2/14/1867 in East Providence, RI, USA

Died: 10/3/1938 in Providence, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-22 | Final Game: 1901-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Morgan Edward Murphy

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Biography

Morgan Murphy, born in 1867, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1890 to 1901. As a position player, Murphy played in a total of 568 games, predominantly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would follow. He recorded 444 hits over his career, contributing significantly to his teams with a total of 227 runs batted in and 10 home runs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite a batting average of .225. Known for his speed on the bases, Murphy also notched 53 stolen bases, illustrating his agility and strategic presence on the field. His playing style reflected the gritty, hard-nosed approach typical of the era, where players often had to adapt to the evolving strategies of the game. While not among the most celebrated figures in baseball history, Murphy's contributions during his years in the majors helped lay the groundwork for the future of the sport and highlighted the competitive spirit of baseball in its formative years. He retired from the game on May 31, 1901, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
568	1977	247	444	56	12	10	227	53	157	269	0.225	0.286	0.280	0.567	-7057.0

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.567 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 20.3% 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
1890	BSP	PL	68	246	38	56	10	2	2	32	16	24	31	0.228	.260 (-13%)	.336 (-10%)	.351 (-12%)	.687 (-11%)	-499.9
1891	BS2	AA	106	402	60	87	11	4	4	54	17	36	58	0.216	.254 (-15%)	.331 (-13%)	.343 (-15%)	.675 (-14%)	-1046.8
1892	CIN	NL	74	234	29	46	8	2	2	24	4	25	57	0.197	.244 (-20%)	.316 (-13%)	.327 (-16%)	.644 (-15%)	-568.2
1893	CIN	NL	57	200	25	47	5	1	1	19	1	14	35	0.235	.279 (-16%)	.356 (-17%)	.379 (-25%)	.735 (-21%)	-778.4
1894	CIN	NL	76	261	42	70	9	0	1	37	6	26	36	0.268	.309 (-13%)	.379 (-11%)	.435 (-28%)	.814 (-20%)	-1033.8
1895	CIN	NL	25	82	15	22	2	0	0	16	6	11	8	0.268	.296 (-9%)	.361 (-2%)	.399 (-27%)	.761 (-15%)	-182.9
1896	STL	NL	49	175	12	45	5	2	0	11	1	8	14	0.257	.290 (-11%)	.354 (-18%)	.387 (-20%)	.741 (-19%)	-637.2
1897	STL	NL	63	211	13	36	2	0	0	12	1	6	8	0.171	.291 (-42%)	.354 (-44%)	.387 (-53%)	.741 (-49%)	-1927.5
1898	PIT	NL	5	16	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	1	4	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1898	PHI	NL	25	86	6	17	3	0	0	11	0	6	14	0.198	.270 (-27%)	.333 (-23%)	.347 (-33%)	.680 (-28%)	0.0
1900	PHI	NL	11	36	2	10	0	1	0	3	0	0	3	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	PHA	AL	9	28	5	6	1	0	0	6	1	0	1	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	10	60	6	2	3
3B	2	1	1	0	0
C	552	2012	548	175	47
OF	5	1	0	0	0
SS	3	1	8	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1890	BSP	3B	1	0	0	0	0
1890	BSP	C	67	257	59	34	8
1890	BSP	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1890	BSP	SS	2	0	3	0	0
1891	BS2	C	104	532	118	31	8
1891	BS2	OF	4	1	0	0	0
1892	CIN	C	74	315	67	18	6
1893	CIN	1B	1	7	2	0	0
1893	CIN	C	56	162	45	15	6
1894	CIN	3B	1	1	1	0	0
1894	CIN	C	75	195	70	29	5
1894	CIN	SS	1	1	5	1	0
1895	CIN	C	25	70	18	9	1
1896	SLN	C	48	178	48	18	5
1897	SLN	1B	8	46	4	0	3
1897	SLN	C	54	147	63	12	3
1898	PIT	C	5	14	8	1	1
1898	PHI	C	25	77	30	4	2
1900	PHI	C	11	33	15	1	1
1901	PHA	1B	1	7	0	2	0
1901	PHA	C	8	32	7	3	1