Connie Murphy
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1893-1894)
Connie Murphy was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1894 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 2 seasons. In 7 career games, he hit .143 with 3 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 155 lb
- Died
- 12/14/1945 in New Bedford, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1893-09-17
- Last Game
- 1894-09-30
Full name: Cornelius David Murphy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .143 | .217 | .190 | .408 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .295 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.
Career OBP .217 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.
Career SLG .190 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 53.3% below league average.
Career OPS .408 vs. league average .775 across their career seasons — 47.4% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | CIN | NL | 6 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1894 | CIN | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 7 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |
Connie Murphy: the record in brief
Connie Murphy's major league career runs from a debut on September 17, 1893 to a final game on September 30, 1894. The team column never changes: it is the Cincinnati Reds from 1893 to 1894. Born on November 1, 1870, in Northfield, MA, USA, Murphy is listed as a catcher and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Murphy's listed size is 155 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. Murphy died on December 14, 1945, in New Bedford, MA, USA. Connie Murphy was the playing name; the full given name is Cornelius David.
Murphy's career batting table shows 7 games, 21 at bats and 3 hits, a .143 average, along with 2 RBI. Measured against the leagues Murphy played in, the .143 career average compares with a .295 league average over the same seasons, 51.5% below the league. In OPS terms, Murphy's .408 stands 47.4% below the league's .775. The highest hit total in a season was 3, in 1893.
The position breakdown shows 5 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Connie Murphy
- What years did Connie Murphy play?
- Connie Murphy played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1894.
- Was Connie Murphy a pitcher?
- No. Connie Murphy was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Connie Murphy hit?
- Connie Murphy hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Connie Murphy play for?
- Connie Murphy played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1893–1894).
- What were Connie Murphy's career stats?
- In 7 games, Connie Murphy had 3 hits, 2 RBI, and 3 runs, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Connie Murphy play?
- Connie Murphy played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Connie Murphy and how much did he weigh?
- Connie Murphy was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Connie Murphy's career batting average?
- Connie Murphy batted .143 over his career, with 3 hits in 21 at bats.
- How many RBI did Connie Murphy have?
- Connie Murphy drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Connie Murphy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Connie Murphy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.