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Bob Murphy

Bob Murphy Notable

b. December 26, 1866 · New York Giants 1890, Brooklyn Gladiators 1890

Bob Murphy divided his only major-league season between two clubs as a pitcher: the New York Giants from 1890, then the Brooklyn Gladiators through 1890.

He went 4 and 9 with a 5.68 earned run average, pitching 114 innings in 15 games. He struck out 34. Across 19 games he batted .169, with 10 hits and 4 runs. He finished with 1 home run and 2 doubles.

He was born in Dutchess County, NY, USA on December 26, 1866, and died on December 13, 1904.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1890 BRG/NYG 1959410 201 0340 .169
Career 1959410 201 0340 .169

Pitching, season by season

YearTeam WLG GSSVIP HERBB SOERA
1890 BRG/NYG 491514 0114.0144 7256345.68
Career 491514 0114.0144 725634 5.68

On this day & linked events

1866

Born December 26, 1866

Dutchess County, NY, USA

1904

Died December 13, 1904

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