David Murphy (baseball)
David Murphy | |
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Houston, Texas, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
September 2, 2006, for the Boston Red Sox | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 3, 2015, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .274 |
Home runs | 104 |
Runs batted in | 472 |
Teams | |
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David Matthew Murphy (born October 18, 1981) is an American former professional
Murphy was drafted in the
Amateur career
Born in
Professional career
Minor leagues
Murphy played for the Single-A
In 2006 Murphy played 42 games for the Sea Dogs before being promoted to Pawtucket on May 26. While at Portland, Murphy had 47
Boston Red Sox (2006-2007)
2006
Murphy made his MLB debut on September 2, 2006. He hit a 1–2 pitch into center field at Fenway Park in his first major league at-bat for his first major league hit (a single) on September 2, 2006. He hit his first MLB home run against New York Yankees pitcher, Jaret Wright, on September 17, 2006, at Yankee Stadium. In 2006, he appeared in 20 games for the Boston Red Sox batting .227 with a home run and 2 RBI.
2007
Murphy began the 2007 season in the minor leagues. During his time in the major leagues with the Red Sox, he played 3 games with a triple in 2 plate appearances (.500 average).
Texas Rangers (2007–2013)
2007
On July 31, 2007, Murphy was traded to the Texas Rangers in a package that sent relief pitcher Éric Gagné to Boston. For the rest of the 2007 season, Murphy played 43 games with the Rangers batting .340 with 2 home runs and 14 RBI. Overall in 2007 combined with two teams, Murphy played 46 total games batting .343 with 2 home runs and 14 RBI.
2008
On April 25, 2008, the Rangers beat the
2009
In 2009, Murphy played in 128 games batting .269 with 17 home runs and 57 RBI.
2010
In 2010, Murphy played in 138 games batting .291 with 12 home runs and 65 RBI. His efforts led to the Rangers entering the World Series for the first time in franchise history but the team would eventually lose the series to the San Francisco Giants.
2011
On opening day against the Boston Red Sox, Murphy hit a go-ahead, pinch-hit two-run double in the eighth inning that put the Rangers up, 7–5. Texas went on to win that game, 9–5. Two days later, in his first start of the season, he hit a home run against Clay Buchholz.
During the 120 games Murphy played in during the 2011 season, he batted .275 and finished with 11 home runs and 46 RBI. In Game 7 of the 2011 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Murphy was the final out of the series, flying out to Allen Craig in left field. Murphy's out resulted in the Rangers losing their second straight World Series appearance.
2012
Murphy finished the 2012 season with a .304 batting average while slugging 15 home runs and 61 RBI in 147 games. His 4.0
2013
Murphy began the season as the starting left fielder. Jeff Baker was his backup throughout most of the season. In September, Craig Gentry and Jim Adduci took most of the starts in left with Gentry starting all of the final 10 games, while Murphy saw a lot of time pinch-hitting. In 142 games (114 starts), Murphy hit .220/.282/.374 with 13 HR and 45 RBI in a down year from 2012.
Murphy made his major league pitching debut on June 4, 2013, against the Boston Red Sox when he took the mound in the eighth inning of a 17–5 rout of the Rangers in an effort to save the bullpen. Murphy notched his first major league strikeout and was the only Rangers pitcher to record a scoreless inning that evening.
Cleveland Indians
On November 20, 2013, Murphy signed a 2-year, $12 million contract with the
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
On July 28, 2015, the Indians traded Murphy to the
Return to the Red Sox
On February 29, 2016, the Boston Red Sox signed Murphy to a minor league deal. He was released on March 28, 2016.
Minnesota Twins
On April 14, 2016, the Minnesota Twins signed Murphy to a minor league deal,[10] but on the 25th, Murphy announced his retirement from baseball.[11]
Broadcasting career
Since retiring from baseball, Murphy has worked as a broadcaster for
References
- ^ "2001 Wareham Gatemen". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ "2002 Wareham Gatemen". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ "West Division All Stars". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ "SoxProspects.com". SoxProspects.com. October 18, 1981. Retrieved October 24, 2010.
- ^ "MiLB.com". Minorleaguebaseball.com. Retrieved October 24, 2010.
- ^ Murphy on daughter breaking news of his signing. YouTube. 25 November 2013. Archived from the original on 2021-12-19.
- ^ Bastian, Jordan. "Bizarre play leaves Reds, Indians in disbelief," MLB.com, Wednesday, August 6, 2014.
- ^ Los Angeles Times (28 July 2015). "Angels acquire veteran outfielders David DeJesus and David Murphy". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Yahoo Sports
- ^ "Twins to sign veteran outfielder David Murphy, plan to shake up roster". Star Tribune.
- ^ "Texas Rangers: Former Rangers outfielder David Murphy retires at age 34 | SportsDay". Archived from the original on 2016-04-29. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
- Fox Sports Southwest. March 9, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
- Fox Sports Southwest. April 2, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Baseball Prospectus card PECOTA