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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | BSN | NL | 9 | 32 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | WSN | AL | 79 | 252 | 19 | 66 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 5 | 19 | 32 | 0.262 | -107.2 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | BSN | OF | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | WS1 | OF | 73 | 0 | 177 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 41 |
| Center Field | 41 |