David Murphy
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| Boston Red Sox — No. 60 | |
| Center Fielder | |
| Bats: Left | Throws: Left |
| Major League Baseball debut | |
|---|---|
| September 2, 2006 for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Selected MLB statistics (through 2006) |
|
| Hits | 5 |
| AB | 22 |
| HR | 1 |
| RBI | 2 |
David Matthew Murphy (born October 18, 1981, in Houston, Texas[1]) is an American professional baseball player. He was drafted in the 1st round of the 2003 draft by the Boston Red Sox, out of Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He was a 21-year-old outfielder when drafted.
Currently a member of the Red Sox' expanded roster, Murphy has played for the Single A Lowell Spinners, the Single A Sarasota Red Sox, the rookie-level Gulf Coast Red Sox, Double A Portland Sea Dogs, the AFL Peoria Saguaros, and the Triple A Pawtucket Red Sox.[2]
In 2006, Murphy played 42 games for the Sea Dogs before being promoted to Pawtucket on May 26. While at Portland, Murphy had 47 hits in 172 at-bats (.273 AVG), with 17 doubles, 1 triple, 3 home runs, 25 RBI, and 11 walks. Through August 8 with Pawtucket, David has appeared in 66 games, going 69-for-249 (.277 AVG), with 19 doubles, 5 triples, 7 home runs, 38 RBI, and 39 walks. Comparing his stats from Portland to Pawtucket, David has improved his OBP from .315 to .371.[3]
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[edit] Personal Stats
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 192 lbs
- Bats: Left
- Throws: Left
- College: Baylor University
- Position: Center Field
[edit] Early Career
- 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. The next batter (Coco Crisp) hit into a double play. He wore #60 and played right-field, batting ninth.
- Hit first MLB home run against New York Yankees pitcher Jaret Wright on September 17, 2006 at Yankee Stadium.
