Willie Murphy
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884)
Willie Murphy was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1884 for the Cleveland Blues and the Washington Nationals. In 47 career games, he hit .254 with 48 hits, 1 home runs, and 9 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
- L / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 198 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1884-05-01
- Last Game
- 1884-08-02
Full name: William H. Murphy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 189 | 21 | 48 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 23 | .254 | .269 | .317 | .587 | -322 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .269 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .317 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .587 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CL2 | NL | 42 | 168 | 18 | 38 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 23 | .226 | .243 (-7%) | .278 (-17%) | .327 (-9%) | .606 (-13%) | -321.8 |
| 1884 | WS7 | AA | 5 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .476 | — | — | — | — | -321.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 47 | 189 | 21 | 48 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 23 | .254 | — | — | — | — | -644 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 38 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Willie Murphy: the record in brief
According to the bio, Willie Murphy debuted on May 1, 1884 and played a final game on August 2, 1884. Murphy played for the Cleveland Blues (1884) and the Washington Nationals (1884). At 5'11" and 198 pounds, Murphy is listed as an outfielder. Murphy was born on March 23, 1864, in Springfield, MA, USA. Willie Murphy was the playing name; the full given name is William H.
Murphy collected 48 hits in 189 at bats across 47 games, good for a .254 batting average, along with 1 home run and 9 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .269 and the slugging percentage .317, for an OPS of .587. Against a .243 league average for those years, Murphy's .254 average was near the norm. The highest hit total in a season was 38, in 1884. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .226 in 1884, did not top the league's .243.
By games played in the field, left field leads with 38, followed by right field (5), center field (3), and third base (1). Fielding in the outfield produced 67 putouts and 7 assists against 29 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Willie Murphy
- Was Willie Murphy a pitcher?
- No. Willie Murphy was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Willie Murphy hit?
- Willie Murphy hit 1 career home run with 48 hits.
- What teams did Willie Murphy play for?
- Willie Murphy played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Blues (1884) and the Washington Nationals (1884).
- What were Willie Murphy's career stats?
- In 47 games, Willie Murphy had 48 hits, 1 home runs, 9 RBI, and 21 runs, with a .254 batting average.
- What position did Willie Murphy play?
- Willie Murphy played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Willie Murphy and how much did he weigh?
- Willie Murphy was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 198 pounds.
- What was Willie Murphy's career batting average?
- Willie Murphy batted .254 over his career, with 48 hits in 189 at bats.
- How many RBI did Willie Murphy have?
- Willie Murphy drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Willie Murphy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Willie Murphy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.