Sean Murphy, baseball player, 2019

Sean Murphy

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Born: 10/4/1994 in Peekskill, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-09-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 228 lbs

Full name: Sean Michael Murphy

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Biography

Sean Murphy is an active professional baseball player born in 1994, who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on September 4, 2019. Known for his versatility as a position player, Murphy showcases a blend of power and defensive skill, exemplified by his 77 home runs and 240 RBIs over the course of 510 games. With a batting average of .233, he continues to develop his offensive game while contributing to his team's success in various capacities. In addition to his on-field achievements, Murphy has earned recognition as an All-Star, highlighting his status among the elite players in the league. As he competes during a dynamic era of baseball marked by advanced analytics and an emphasis on power hitting, Murphy's ability to adapt and excel in these conditions underscores his potential for further growth and impact in the sport. His journey reflects the evolving landscape of baseball, where players are increasingly showcasing their skills in both traditional and innovative ways.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
604 1993 267 455 109 3 93 285 1 237 561 0.228 0.325 0.426 0.751 1887.9

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .426 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.751 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — near 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
2019 OAK AL 20 53 14 13 5 0 4 8 0 6 16 0.245 .252 (-3%) .322 (+3%) .434 (+30%) .757 (+19%) 163.2
2020 OAK AL 43 116 21 27 5 0 7 14 0 24 37 0.233 .244 (-5%) .321 (+13%) .417 (+9%) .739 (+11%) 284.2
2021 OAK AL 119 393 47 85 23 0 17 59 0 40 114 0.216 .243 (-11%) .317 (-4%) .410 (-2%) .727 (-2%) -171.9
2022 OAK AL 148 537 67 134 37 2 18 66 1 56 124 0.250 .242 (+3%) .311 (+7%) .394 (+8%) .706 (+7%) 836.8
2023 ATL NL 108 370 65 93 21 0 21 68 0 49 98 0.251 .248 (+1%) .320 (+14%) .414 (+16%) .734 (+15%) 1255.9
2024 ATL NL 72 233 19 45 5 1 10 25 0 27 67 0.193 .243 (-21%) .312 (-9%) .399 (-12%) .711 (-11%) -413.6
2025 ATL NL 94 291 34 58 13 0 16 45 0 35 105 0.199 .245 (-19%) .314 (-5%) .403 (+1%) .718 (-1%) -66.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 33 4 7 0 0 2 4 2 8 0.212

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 NLWC2 ATL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2023 NLDS1 ATL 2 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.286
2020 ALDS2 OAK 4 14 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 3 0.143
2020 ALWC4 OAK 3 8 3 3 0 0 1 2 2 1 0.375
2019 ALWC OAK 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 536 509 4508 189 34 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2019 OAK C 18 13 151 4 1 0
2020 OAK C 43 39 334 14 2 1
2021 OAK C 112 104 873 42 6 6
2022 OAK C 116 116 878 40 8 4
2023 ATL C 102 98 919 30 10 2
2024 ATL C 69 67 709 27 5 3
2025 ATL C 76 72 644 32 2 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 536
Designated Hitter 49

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2023 Player of the Week Week of 2023-05-06
2023 TSN All-Star C
2021 Gold Glove C

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2022 Most Valuable Player AL 22th 1.0 420 0
2020 Rookie of the Year AL 4th 7.0 150 0