Buzz Murphy, baseball player, 1918-1919

Buzz Murphy

Born: 4/26/1895 in Denver, CO, USA

Died: 5/11/1938 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-07-14 | Final Game: 1919-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Robert Sylvester Murphy

Biography

Buzz Murphy was a professional baseball player born in 1895, whose career spanned from 1918 to 1919. As a position player, he participated in 88 games during his brief time in Major League Baseball, where he made a notable impact with a batting average of .275. Over the course of his career, he collected 78 hits, one of which was a home run, and he drove in 37 runs. Additionally, Murphy showcased his speed on the base paths, recording 5 stolen bases. Playing in the post-World War I era, Murphy's contributions came at a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity. His ability to both hit for average and contribute to his team's run production exemplified the multi-faceted skills valued in players of his time. Although his MLB career was short-lived, Murphy remains a part of baseball history, representing the spirit and talent of the early 20th-century game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
88 284 25 78 9 7 1 37 5 22 37 0.275 0.338 0.366 0.704 -107.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 82 0 190 8 8 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 41
Center Field 41