Connie Murphy
Born: 11/1/1870 in Northfield, MA, USA
Died: 12/14/1945 in New Bedford, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1893-09-17 | Final Game: 1894-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Cornelius David Murphy
Biography
Connie Murphy was a professional baseball player born in 1870, who played in the late 19th century during a transformative period in baseball history. His career spanned from 1893 to 1894, a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era to one that would soon embrace more offensive play. Murphy served primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 7 games over the course of his brief career.
Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Murphy recorded 3 hits and 2 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .143. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions to the teams he played for were part of the broader narrative of the early professional game. While his career was short, Murphy's participation in the league came during a pivotal moment in baseball's evolution, reflecting the struggles and aspirations of players in that era.
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 | 0.143 | 0.217 | 0.190 | 0.408 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | CIN | NL | 6 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1894 | CIN | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 5 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | CIN | C | 4 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1894 | CIN | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |