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Walter Murphy (baseball)

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Walter Murphy
Pitcher
Born: (1907-09-27)September 27, 1907
New York, New York
Died: March 23, 1976(1976-03-23) (aged 68)
Houston, Texas
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 19, 1931, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
April 21, 1931, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0-0
Earned run average9.00
Strikeouts0
Teams

Walter Joseph Murphy (September 27, 1907 – March 23, 1976) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1931 season. Listed at 6 ft 1.5 in (1.87 m), 180 lb., Murphy batted and threw right-handed. He was born in New York, New York.

In two relief appearances, Murphy allowed two runs and four hits, giving one walk with no strikeouts in two innings of work for a 9.00 earned run average. He did not have a decision or saves.

Murphy died at the age of 68 in Houston, Texas.

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