Tommy Murphy, baseball player, 2006-2007

Tommy Murphy

Born: 8/27/1979 in Suffern, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-05-04 | Final Game: 2007-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Thomas Christian Murphy

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Biography

Tommy Murphy was a professional baseball player born in 1979, who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 until his retirement in 2007. Primarily positioned as an outfielder, Murphy had a brief career that included a total of 68 games at the highest level. He made his MLB debut on May 4, 2006, showcasing his potential in a league that was experiencing a shift towards more power-driven offenses. Despite his limited time in the majors, Murphy contributed both offensively and defensively during his tenure. Throughout his career, Murphy recorded 23 hits, including one home run, and drove in 8 runs, resulting in a batting average of .213. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 4 bases, highlighting his ability to create opportunities for his team. While Murphy's career statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game during the mid-2000s, a period characterized by evolving player roles and an increasing emphasis on athleticism.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
68 108 14 23 5 1 1 8 4 5 30 0.213 0.252 0.306 0.558 -247.9

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career OBP .252 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.558 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 26.9% 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
2006 LAA AL 48 70 12 16 4 1 1 6 4 5 21 0.229 .269 (-15%) .336 (-18%) .431 (-17%) .768 (-18%) -247.9
2007 LAA AL 20 38 2 7 1 0 0 2 0 0 9 0.184 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 57 24 93 3 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 LAA OF 42 16 64 2 0 2
2007 LAA OF 15 8 29 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 7
Center Field 31
Right Field 21
Designated Hitter 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 LAA AL $382,500
Total Career Earnings $382,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton FL 1998, 1999, 2000