Clarence Murphy
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Clarence Murphy was a professional baseball
player who played left field. He spent two seasons in pro-baseball, one in Major League Baseball
. In total, Murphy played 1 game at the major league level, and had 3 plate appearances where he didn't get a hit
. On the defensive side, Murphy played his only game in the outfield
, and in 2 total chances
he made 2 putout
s. In 3 at bat
s, Murphy didn't get a hit. The next season, Murphy played what would be his last season in professional baseball with the minor league St. Paul Saints
of the Northwestern League
.
Professional baseball
Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world. In these leagues, and associated farm teams, players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system....
player who played left field. He spent two seasons in pro-baseball, one in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
. In total, Murphy played 1 game at the major league level, and had 3 plate appearances where he didn't get a hit
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
Professional career
Murphy began his career in 1886 with the major league Louisville ColonelsLouisville Colonels
The Louisville Colonels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American Association throughout that league's ten-year existence from 1882 until 1891, first as the Louisville Eclipse and later as the Louisville Colonels , the latter name derived from the historic Kentucky colonels...
. On the defensive side, Murphy played his only game in the outfield
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
, and in 2 total chances
Total chances
In baseball statistics, total chances , also called chances offered, represents the number of plays in which a defensive player has participated. It is calculated as follows: Total Chances = assists + putouts + errors. Chances accepted refers to the total of putouts and assists only. Fielding...
he made 2 putout
Putout
In baseball statistics, a putout is given to a defensive player who records an out by one of the following methods:* Tagging a runner with the ball when he is not touching a base...
s. In 3 at bat
At bat
In baseball, an at bat or time at bat is used to calculate certain statistics, including batting average, on base percentage, and slugging percentage. It is a more restricted definition of a plate appearance...
s, Murphy didn't get a hit. The next season, Murphy played what would be his last season in professional baseball with the minor league St. Paul Saints
St. Paul Saints
The St. Paul Saints are a professional baseball team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in the United States. The Saints are a member of the North Division of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
of the Northwestern League
Northwestern League
The Northwestern League was a minor league baseball league that operated from 1883–1884, and again from 1886-1887. It was founded by Elias Matter in 1883.-1883-1884:...
.