Bill Murphy
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2009)
Bill Murphy was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2009 for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 3 seasons. Across 18 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 4.08 ERA and 8 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-09-03
- Last Game
- 2009-05-13
Full name: William R. W. Murphy
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ARI | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 5.68 | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 3.18 | 4.32 (+27%) | -278.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.2 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 4.08 | — | -278 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ARI | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (36 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 5.1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8.44 |
| Away | 13 | 12.1 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 2.19 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-13 | TOR | NYY | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009-05-07 | TOR | LAA | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-05-04 | TOR | CLE | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-04-29 | TOR | KCR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-04-27 | TOR | KCR | — | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-04-24 | TOR | CHW | — | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009-04-16 | TOR | MIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-04-15 | TOR | MIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-30 | AZ | COL | — | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-29 | AZ | COL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Northridge | Los Angeles | CA | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Bill Murphy: the record in brief
Bill Murphy's major league career runs from a debut on September 3, 2007 to a final game on May 13, 2009. The team column moves through the Arizona Diamondbacks (2007) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2009). Listed as a pitcher, Murphy threw and hit left-handed. Murphy is listed at 5 feet, 11 inches and 195 pounds. Murphy was born on May 9, 1981, in Anaheim, CA, USA. Murphy's full given name, per the bio, is William R. W. Murphy.
Murphy pitched in 18 games, starting 0, and finished with a 0-0 record and 4.08 ERA. Murphy had 8 strikeouts. That 4.08 ERA compares with a 4.40 league average across the same seasons, 7.3% better. In 2009, one of the busiest seasons, Murphy posted a 3.18 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.32.
Murphy appears at one position only: pitcher, in 18 games. Fielding on the mound produced 2 putouts and 3 assists against 0 errors.
Before the majors, Murphy played college baseball at California State University Northridge (2000, 2001, and 2002). Retrosheet box scores cover 36 of Murphy's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Murphy
- What years did Bill Murphy play?
- Bill Murphy played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2009.
- Was Bill Murphy a pitcher?
- Yes. Bill Murphy pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 8 strikeouts.
- What was Bill Murphy's career ERA?
- Bill Murphy finished with a 4.08 career ERA, going 0-0 with 8 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bill Murphy have?
- Bill Murphy recorded 8 career strikeouts.
- Is Bill Murphy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Murphy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Bill Murphy play for?
- Bill Murphy played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Toronto Blue Jays.