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Yale Murphy

Yale Murphy Notable

b. October 11, 1869 · New York Giants 1894–1895, 1897

Yale Murphy played 1894 to 1897 for the New York Giants as a shortstop.

Across 131 games he batted .240, with 114 hits and 101 runs. He finished with 12 doubles and 35 stolen bases.

He played 60 games at shortstop, with 167 assists and 36 errors. He turned 14 double plays.

He was born in Southborough, MA, USA on October 11, 1869, and died on February 14, 1906. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1894 NYG 752836577 620 28522328 .272
1895 NYG 511843537 620 1627137 .201
1897 NYG 5810 000 1220 .000
Career 131475101114 1240 45813835 .240

On this day & linked events

1869

Born October 11, 1869

Southborough, MA, USA

1906

Died February 14, 1906

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