Tommy Murphy
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2007)
Tommy Murphy was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007 for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 2 seasons. In 68 career games, he hit .213 with 23 hits, 1 home runs, and 8 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-05-04
- Last Game
- 2007-09-30
Full name: Thomas Christian Murphy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 108 | 14 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 30 | .213 | .252 | .306 | .558 | -228 |
Career AVG .213 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.
Career OBP .252 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.
Career SLG .306 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.
Career OPS .558 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 26.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | LAA | AL | 48 | 70 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 21 | .229 | .269 (-15%) | .336 (-18%) | .431 (-17%) | .768 (-18%) | -227.7 |
| 2007 | LAA | AL | 20 | 38 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .184 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 68 | 108 | 14 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 30 | .213 | — | — | — | — | -228 | ||
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 (68 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 45 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 2 | .267 |
| Away | 42 | 63 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 6 | .175 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-30 | LAA | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-09-28 | LAA | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-26 | LAA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-25 | LAA | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-19 | LAA | TBR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-12 | LAA | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-05-27 | LAA | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-05-26 | LAA | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007-05-25 | LAA | NYY | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-05-24 | LAA | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 31 |
| Right Field | 21 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Tommy Murphy's recorded salaries total $382,500 over 1 season, in 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Murphy's career ran from 2006 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 2006.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | LAA | AL | $382,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $382,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton | FL | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Tommy Murphy: the record in brief
The profile opens with Tommy Murphy's first major league game on May 4, 2006; the last one listed came on September 30, 2007. Murphy's only club in the season tables is the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The bio lists Murphy as an outfielder who batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 185 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The birth record reads August 27, 1979, in Suffern, NY, USA. Murphy's full given name, per the bio, is Thomas Christian Murphy.
Across 68 games at the plate, Murphy's career line reads 23 hits in 108 at bats for a .213 average, plus 1 home run and 8 RBI. The on-base percentage is .252 and the slugging percentage .306, for an OPS of .558. The league as a whole hit .269 across Murphy's seasons, which puts the .213 career mark 20.7% below average. By OPS the gap is 26.9% below league average (.558 against .763). The highest hit total in a season was 16, in 2006. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .229 in 2006, did not top the league's .269.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy Murphy
- What years did Tommy Murphy play?
- Tommy Murphy played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007.
- Was Tommy Murphy a pitcher?
- No. Tommy Murphy was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tommy Murphy hit?
- Tommy Murphy hit 1 career home run with 23 hits.
- What teams did Tommy Murphy play for?
- Tommy Murphy played for one team, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2006–2007).
- What were Tommy Murphy's career stats?
- In 68 games, Tommy Murphy had 23 hits, 1 home runs, 8 RBI, 14 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .213 batting average.
- How much did Tommy Murphy earn in his career?
- Tommy Murphy's recorded salaries total $382,500 over 1 season, in 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Murphy's career ran from 2006 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 2006.
- What was Tommy Murphy's salary?
- Tommy Murphy's recorded salary was $382,500 in 2007.
- What position did Tommy Murphy play?
- Tommy Murphy played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tommy Murphy and how much did he weigh?
- Tommy Murphy was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tommy Murphy hit each season?
- Tommy Murphy's home runs by season: 1 in 2006 and 0 in 2007. His most in one season was 1, in 2006.
- What was Tommy Murphy's career batting average?
- Tommy Murphy batted .213 over his career, with 23 hits in 108 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tommy Murphy have?
- Tommy Murphy drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Tommy Murphy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommy Murphy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.