Eddie Murphy
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1912-1926)
Eddie Murphy was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1926 for the Philadelphia Athletics, the Chicago White Sox, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 15 seasons. In 761 career games, he hit .287 with 680 hits, 4 home runs, and 195 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 4,765.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 155 lb
- Died
- 2/21/1969 in Dunmore, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1912-08-26
- Last Game
- 1926-09-13
Full name: John Edward Murphy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 761 | 2,373 | 411 | 680 | 66 | 32 | 4 | 195 | 111 | 294 | 157 | .287 | .374 | .346 | .720 | 4,765 |
Career AVG .287 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.
Career OBP .374 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +14.3% above league average.
Career SLG .346 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .720 vs. league average .678 across their career seasons — +6.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | PHA | AL | 33 | 142 | 24 | 45 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 12 | .317 | .268 (+18%) | .335 (+10%) | .358 (avg) | .694 (+5%) | 141.7 |
| 1913 | PHA | AL | 137 | 508 | 105 | 150 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 30 | 21 | 70 | 44 | .295 | .259 (+14%) | .325 (+20%) | .345 (+3%) | .670 (+11%) | 1509.3 |
| 1914 | PHA | AL | 148 | 573 | 101 | 156 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 43 | 36 | 87 | 46 | .272 | .255 (+7%) | .322 (+18%) | .339 (avg) | .661 (+9%) | 1441.7 |
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 68 | 260 | 37 | 60 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 29 | 15 | .231 | .250 (-8%) | .318 (-1%) | .332 (-18%) | .651 (-10%) | -298.6 |
| 1915 | CHA | AL | 70 | 273 | 51 | 86 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 20 | 39 | 12 | .315 | .250 (+26%) | .318 (+29%) | .332 (+18%) | .651 (+23%) | -298.6 |
| 1916 | CHA | AL | 51 | 105 | 14 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 5 | .210 | .248 (-16%) | .314 (-9%) | .326 (-15%) | .640 (-12%) | -182.5 |
| 1917 | CHA | AL | 53 | 51 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 1 | .314 | .248 (+26%) | .312 (+24%) | .323 (+21%) | .635 (+22%) | 194.1 |
| 1918 | CHA | AL | 91 | 286 | 36 | 85 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 6 | 22 | 18 | .297 | .255 (+16%) | .318 (+10%) | .326 (+7%) | .645 (+8%) | 419.7 |
| 1919 | CHA | AL | 30 | 35 | 8 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | .486 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | CHA | AL | 58 | 118 | 22 | 40 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 12 | 4 | .339 | .271 (+25%) | .331 (+22%) | .363 (+3%) | .694 (+12%) | 300.2 |
| 1921 | CHA | AL | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | PIT | NL | 16 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 761 | 2,373 | 411 | 680 | 66 | 32 | 4 | 195 | 111 | 294 | 157 | .287 | — | — | — | — | 3,227 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (768 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 359 | 1013 | 189 | 282 | 1 | 90 | .278 |
| Away | 409 | 1367 | 222 | 396 | 3 | 102 | .290 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926-09-13 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-12 | PIT | NY1 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-10 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-06 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-05 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-04 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-03 | PIT | CHC | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-01 | PIT | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-08-31 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-08-30 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 8 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 3B | 10 | 0 | 13 | 21 | 5 | 2 |
| OF | 568 | 0 | 755 | 63 | 50 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | PHA | OF | 33 | 0 | 48 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1913 | PHA | OF | 135 | 0 | 166 | 14 | 11 | 2 |
| 1914 | PHA | OF | 148 | 0 | 194 | 15 | 13 | 4 |
| 1915 | PHA | 3B | 6 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| 1915 | PHA | OF | 58 | 0 | 55 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1915 | CHA | OF | 70 | 0 | 113 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| 1916 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916 | CHA | OF | 24 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | CHA | OF | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | CHA | 2B | 8 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1918 | CHA | OF | 63 | 0 | 111 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 1919 | CHA | OF | 6 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | CHA | 3B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1920 | CHA | OF | 19 | 0 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 1926 | PIT | OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 10 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 558 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova University | Villanova | PA | 1911 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Eddie Murphy (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Murphy
- What years did Eddie Murphy play?
- Eddie Murphy played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1926.
- Was Eddie Murphy a pitcher?
- No. Eddie Murphy was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Eddie Murphy hit?
- Eddie Murphy hit 4 career home runs with 680 hits.
- What was Eddie Murphy's career batting average?
- Eddie Murphy batted .287 over his career, with 680 hits in 2,373 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eddie Murphy have?
- Eddie Murphy drove in 195 runs in his career.
- Is Eddie Murphy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eddie Murphy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.