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 |
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 runs with 48 hits.
- 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.
- What teams did Willie Murphy play for?
- Willie Murphy played for the Cleveland Blues and the Washington Nationals.