Leo Murphy
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1915)
Leo Murphy was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1915 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 31 career games, he hit .098 with 4 hits and 4 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 179 lb
- Died
- 8/12/1960 in Racine, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1915-05-02
- Last Game
- 1915-09-25
Full name: Leo Joseph Murphy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 41 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | .098 | .178 | .098 | .275 | 0 |
Career AVG .098 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 61.1% below league average.
Career OBP .178 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.
Career SLG .098 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 70.7% below league average.
Career OPS .275 vs. league average .651 across their career seasons — 57.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PIT | NL | 31 | 41 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | .098 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 31 | 41 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | .098 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (31 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .077 |
| Away | 11 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .133 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-25 | PIT | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1915-09-22 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-20 | PIT | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-16 | PIT | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-14 | PIT | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-13 | PIT | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-09-06 | PIT | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-04 | PIT | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1915-09-04 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-02 | PIT | STL | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 20 |
Leo Murphy: the record in brief
Leo Murphy played a first major league game on May 2, 1915 and a last one on September 25, 1915. Murphy's only club in the season tables is the Pittsburgh Pirates. Murphy is listed as a catcher at 6'1" and 179 pounds. Murphy batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Murphy was born on January 7, 1889, in Terre Haute, IN, USA. Murphy's death is recorded on August 12, 1960, in Racine, WI, USA. Murphy's full given name, per the bio, is Leo Joseph Murphy.
In 31 games and 41 at bats, Murphy batted .098 with 4 hits, along with 4 RBI. Murphy got on base at a .178 rate and slugged .098 (.275 OPS). Measured against the leagues Murphy played in, the .098 career average compares with a .251 league average over the same seasons, 61.1% below the league. By OPS the gap is 57.7% below league average (.275 against .651). The season table holds a single row: 1915 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, 31 games, 41 at bats and 4 hits.
Every defensive appearance on record for Murphy, 20 games, came at catcher. The fielding table credits Murphy with 29 putouts, 12 assists and 3 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leo Murphy
- Was Leo Murphy a pitcher?
- No. Leo Murphy was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Leo Murphy hit?
- Leo Murphy hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Leo Murphy's career batting average?
- Leo Murphy batted .098 over his career, with 4 hits in 41 at bats.
- How many RBI did Leo Murphy have?
- Leo Murphy drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Leo Murphy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Leo Murphy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Leo Murphy play for?
- Leo Murphy played for the Pittsburgh Pirates.