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Dwayne Murphy

Outfield10 seasons1978–1987

Biography

Dwayne Murphy was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born March 18, 1955 in Merced, CA. A left-handed hitter listed at 6' 1" and 185 pounds, Dwayne Murphy debuted on April 8, 1978 and last played on October 1, 1989.

Over 1360 major-league games, Dwayne Murphy batted .246 with 1069 hits, 166 home runs, and 609 RBI in 4347 at-bats.

Every one of Dwayne's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

March 18, 1955

Birthplace

Merced, CA

Position

Outfielder

Bats / Throws

Left / Right

Height / Weight

6' 1", 185 lb

MLB Debut

April 8, 1978

Final Game

October 1, 1989

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1360 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1360	4347	648	1069	139	20	166	609	747	953	.246	.356	.402	.758

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1978	Oakland Athletics	60	52	10	0	5	.192
1979	Oakland Athletics	121	388	99	11	40	.255
1980	Oakland Athletics	159	573	157	13	68	.274
1981	Oakland Athletics	107	390	98	15	60	.251
1982	Oakland Athletics	151	543	129	27	94	.238
1983	Oakland Athletics	130	471	107	17	75	.227
1984	Oakland Athletics	153	559	143	33	88	.256
1985	Oakland Athletics	152	523	122	20	59	.233
1986	Oakland Athletics	98	329	83	9	39	.252
1987	Oakland Athletics	82	219	51	8	35	.233
1988	Detroit Tigers	49	144	36	4	19	.250
1989	Philadelphia Phillies	98	156	34	9	27	.218

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Dwayne Murphy appears across the 1978-1987 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Dwayne Murphy played 1213 games with 999 hits and 563 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Dwayne Murphy.

Rick Langford Steve McCatty Mike Davis Wayne Gross Mike Heath Rickey Henderson Mike Norris Tony Phillips

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Dwayne Murphy play?

Dwayne Murphy was an outfielder who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Dwayne Murphy play for the Athletics?

Dwayne Murphy appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1978-1987.

Where was Dwayne Murphy born?

Dwayne Murphy was born on March 18, 1955 in Merced, CA.

What were Dwayne Murphy's MLB career stats?

Over 1360 MLB games, Dwayne Murphy hit .246 with 1069 hits, 166 home runs, and 609 RBI.

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