Thomas
Murphy
C · SF · Above average
- PAL
- 67
- WAR
- 0.8
- HR
- 8
2023
Tom Murphy
Biography
- Height
- 6' 0"
- Weight
- 99 kg
- Bats
- R
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- September 12, 2015
- Born
- April 3, 1991 (35)
- Birthplace
- West Monroe, NY, USA
- Nickname
- Stashu
- Draft
- 2012
Career history
- San Francisco Giants · 2024 (1 season)
- Seattle Mariners · 2019 – 2023 (4 seasons)
- Colorado Rockies · 2015 – 2018 (4 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | San Francisco Giants | 13 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 2 | .118 | .446 |
| 2023 | Seattle Mariners | 47 | 145 | 42 | 8 | 17 | .290 | .873 |
| 2022 | Seattle Mariners | 14 | 33 | 10 | 1 | 1 | .303 | .894 |
| 2021 | Seattle Mariners | 97 | 277 | 56 | 11 | 34 | .202 | .654 |
| 2019 | Seattle Mariners | 76 | 260 | 71 | 18 | 40 | .273 | .859 |
| 2018 | Colorado Rockies | 37 | 93 | 21 | 2 | 11 | .226 | .637 |
| 2017 | Colorado Rockies | 12 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .042 | .198 |
| 2016 | Colorado Rockies | 21 | 44 | 12 | 5 | 13 | .273 | 1.006 |
| 2015 | Colorado Rockies | 11 | 35 | 9 | 3 | 9 | .257 | .876 |
| Career totals | 328 | 945 | 226 | 49 | 128 | .239 | .758 | |
Tom Murphy: our analysis
2023 season: .290 AVG, .335 OBP, .538 SLG, 8 HR, 17 RBI, 0 SB. WAR 0.8 · PAL 67, above average.
In 2023, Tom Murphy, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 67 out of 100 (above average), with a WAR of 0.8.
His strengths: offense (82, well above average) and power (79, well above average). On the other hand, discipline (20, well below average) and speed (26, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: batting (+8.1); his biggest cost: fielding (-2.8).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 22 in 2021 to 67; his WAR went from 0.6 to 0.8.
Advanced stats, 2023 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
142
wOBA
.367
xwOBA
.349
OPS
.873
AVG
.290
OBP
.335
HR
8
RBI
17
SB
0
PA
159
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2024 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
0.5
80% of cases: -0.4 to 1.4
Home runs
5
2023 WAR
0.8
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 20210.6 WAR · 1.1 per full season
- 20230.8 WAR · 3.0 per full season
Outlook, age included
-15 · 32 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
62
Depth
- CON
- Contact
- 65
- POW
- Power
- 79
- EYE
- Eye
- 71
- SPD
- Speed
- 65
- FLD
- Fielding
- 35
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 78
Why these ratings?Hide details
- CON — Contact : Strikeouts avoided, xBA, squared-up contact
- POW — Power : Barrels, exit velocity, home runs, xSLG
- EYE — Eye : Walks and strikeouts
- SPD — Speed : Sprint speed (Statcast), baserunning
- FLD — Fielding : Outs above average, WAR fielding runs
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2023
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
WAR, in runs
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2023 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
89.5 mi/h
59th percentile
Max exit velocity
111.4 mi/h
54th percentile
Barrels
14.6 %
90th percentile
Hard-hit
44.7 %
72th percentile
xBA
.256
64th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
26.0 pi/s
13th percentile
Outs above average
—
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | OV | Avg exit velocity | Max exit velocity | Barrels | Hard-hit | xBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | SEA | 0.8 | 67 | 62 | 89.5 | 111.4 | 14.6 | 44.7 | .256 |
| 2021 | SEA | 0.6 | 22 | 56 | 88.6 | 109.4 | 8.8 | 38.1 | .190 |
Game log, 2023
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13 | vs BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .290 |
| Aug 12 | vs BAL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .292 |
| Aug 8 | vs SD | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .298 |
| Aug 5 | @ LAA | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .297 |
| Aug 4 | @ LAA | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .296 |
| Aug 2 | vs BOS | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .300 |
| Jul 31 | vs BOS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .286 |
| Jul 29 | @ AZ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .285 |
| Jul 28 | @ AZ | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .283 |
| Jul 26 | @ MIN | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .276 |
Tom Murphy: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Tom Murphy have in 2023?
Tom Murphy has 8 home runs in 47 games in 2023, with a .290 batting average, 17 RBIs and a .873 OPS.
How old is Tom Murphy?
Tom Murphy is 35 years old: he was born on April 3, 1991.
How tall is Tom Murphy, and how much does he weigh?
Tom Murphy is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 218 lb (99 kg).
Where is Tom Murphy from?
United States: Tom Murphy was born in West Monroe, NY, United States.
What team does Tom Murphy play for?
Tom Murphy plays for the San Francisco Giants in the MLB, at C, wearing number 19.
How good is Tom Murphy?
Tom Murphy produced 0.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023. His PAL rating is 67 out of 100: above average for his position.
Is Tom Murphy getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 22 in 2021 to 67 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Tom Murphy drafted?
Tom Murphy: 2012.
What is Tom Murphy's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at 0.5 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
