Billy Murphy, baseball player, 1966-1966

Billy Murphy

Born: 5/7/1944 in Winnfield, LA, USA

Died: 5/13/2024 in Tacoma, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-04-15 | Final Game: 1966-09-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Eugene Murphy

Biography

Billy Murphy, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball as a position player during the 1966 season. He played in a total of 84 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the outfield. Murphy finished his career with 31 hits, including 3 home runs, and he drove in 13 runs while maintaining a batting average of .23. He also contributed to his teams' speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Murphy's time in the majors coincided with a period of transition in baseball, as the game began to evolve from the traditional playing styles of previous eras into a more dynamic and power-driven approach. Although his playing career was short-lived, Murphy's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the era. He retired on September 5, 1966, leaving a legacy that serves as a reminder of the many players who have shaped the game, even if their careers were not extensively documented in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
84 135 15 31 4 1 3 13 1 7 34 0.230 0.271 0.341 0.612 -278.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 57 25 57 6 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 8
Center Field 48
Right Field 1