Danny Murtaugh
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1941-1951)
Danny Murtaugh was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1951 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Boston Braves, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 11 seasons. In 767 career games, he hit .254 with 661 hits, 8 home runs, and 219 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 12/2/1976 in Chester, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1941-07-03
- Last Game
- 1951-09-06
Full name: Daniel Edward Murtaugh
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 767 | 2,599 | 263 | 661 | 97 | 21 | 8 | 219 | 49 | 287 | 215 | .254 | .331 | .317 | .648 | -2,745 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .331 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .317 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.
Career OPS .648 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 85 | 347 | 34 | 76 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 18 | 26 | 31 | .219 | .262 (-16%) | .332 (-17%) | .373 (-34%) | .705 (-26%) | -1379.2 |
| 1942 | PHI | NL | 144 | 506 | 48 | 122 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 13 | 49 | 39 | .241 | .253 (-5%) | .323 (-4%) | .349 (-17%) | .672 (-11%) | -778.3 |
| 1943 | PHI | NL | 113 | 451 | 65 | 123 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 35 | 4 | 57 | 23 | .273 | .255 (+7%) | .324 (+10%) | .346 (-3%) | .671 (+3%) | 409.7 |
| 1946 | PHI | NL | 6 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | PIT | NL | 146 | 514 | 56 | 149 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 71 | 10 | 60 | 40 | .290 | .263 (+10%) | .340 (+7%) | .379 (-6%) | .719 (avg) | 148.2 |
| 1949 | PIT | NL | 75 | 236 | 16 | 48 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 29 | 17 | .203 | .262 (-23%) | .343 (-15%) | .384 (-28%) | .727 (-22%) | -845.0 |
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 118 | 367 | 34 | 108 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 37 | 2 | 47 | 42 | .294 | .265 (+11%) | .346 (+9%) | .401 (-2%) | .747 (+3%) | 266.6 |
| 1951 | PIT | NL | 77 | 151 | 9 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 19 | .199 | .260 (-24%) | .336 (-16%) | .385 (-31%) | .721 (-24%) | -566.8 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 767 | 2,599 | 263 | 661 | 97 | 21 | 8 | 219 | 49 | 287 | 215 | .254 | — | — | — | — | -2,745 | ||
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 (767 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 398 | 1333 | 133 | 344 | 3 | 116 | .258 |
| Away | 369 | 1266 | 130 | 317 | 5 | 103 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951-09-06 | PIT | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-09-03 | PIT | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1951-09-02 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-08-30 | PIT | NY1 | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-08-29 | PIT | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-08-27 | PIT | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-08-26 | PIT | BRO | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-08-24 | PIT | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1951-08-21 | PIT | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-08-19 | PIT | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 631 | 0 | 1620 | 1705 | 86 | 413 |
| 3B | 58 | 0 | 84 | 107 | 16 | 14 |
| SS | 61 | 0 | 133 | 176 | 20 | 32 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | PHI | 2B | 85 | 0 | 233 | 247 | 11 | 49 |
| 1941 | PHI | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | PHI | 2B | 32 | 0 | 86 | 98 | 8 | 15 |
| 1942 | PHI | 3B | 53 | 0 | 84 | 103 | 15 | 14 |
| 1942 | PHI | SS | 60 | 0 | 132 | 176 | 20 | 32 |
| 1943 | PHI | 2B | 113 | 0 | 321 | 345 | 18 | 76 |
| 1946 | PHI | 2B | 6 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947 | BSN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947 | BSN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | PIT | 2B | 146 | 0 | 375 | 412 | 17 | 95 |
| 1949 | PIT | 2B | 74 | 0 | 202 | 182 | 10 | 58 |
| 1950 | PIT | 2B | 108 | 0 | 273 | 292 | 14 | 84 |
| 1951 | PIT | 2B | 65 | 0 | 110 | 113 | 7 | 35 |
| 1951 | PIT | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 630 |
| Third Base | 58 |
| Shortstop | 61 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 9th | 52.0 | 336 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
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Danny Murtaugh (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Danny Murtaugh: the record in brief
The profile opens with Danny Murtaugh's first major league game on July 3, 1941; the last one listed came on September 6, 1951. Murtaugh played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1941 through 1946), the Philadelphia Blue Jays (1943), the Boston Braves (1947), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1948 to 1951). Murtaugh, born on October 8, 1917, in Chester, PA, USA, is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds. The bio records the death on December 2, 1976, in Chester, PA, USA. Danny Murtaugh was the playing name; the full given name is Daniel Edward.
The batting record for Murtaugh: 767 games, 661 hits in 2,599 at bats, and a .254 average, adding 8 homers, 219 RBI, and 49 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .331 clip and slugging .317, Murtaugh finished with a .648 OPS. Murtaugh hit .254 while the league hit .260 over the same span, a figure close to average. In OPS terms, Murtaugh's .648 stands 8.3% below the league's .706. Murtaugh collected a career-high 149 hits in 1948. Murtaugh drove in a season-high 71 runs in 1948.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danny Murtaugh
- What years did Danny Murtaugh play?
- Danny Murtaugh played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1951.
- Was Danny Murtaugh a pitcher?
- No. Danny Murtaugh was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Danny Murtaugh hit?
- Danny Murtaugh hit 8 career home runs with 661 hits.
- What was Danny Murtaugh's career batting average?
- Danny Murtaugh batted .254 over his career, with 661 hits in 2,599 at bats.
- How many RBI did Danny Murtaugh have?
- Danny Murtaugh drove in 219 runs in his career.
- Is Danny Murtaugh in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Danny Murtaugh has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.