Johnny Murphy played pitcher for the Yankees from 1932, 1934-1943, 1946. Over 15 seasons and 407 appearances, he recorded 104 saves with a 3.53 ERA. In 8 postseason games, he posted 2 wins and 4 saves and a 1.10 ERA.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 38 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 72.1 | 65 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 3.36 | 1.15 |
| 1941 | 37 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 78.1 | 72 | 19 | 29 | 42 | 2.18 | 1.46 |
| 1942 | 34 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 62.2 | 77 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 3.73 | 1.61 |
| 1943 | 39 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 70.2 | 44 | 19 | 33 | 33 | 2.42 | 1.09 |
| 1946 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 47.0 | 42 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 3.26 | 1.32 |
| Career | 407 | 40 | 93 | 53 | 104 | 1061.1 | 1022 | 416 | 400 | 449 | 3.53 | 1.39 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
Postseason
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 1 | -- | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3.38 | -- |
| 1937 | 1 | -- | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.00 | -- |
| 1938 | 1 | -- | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.00 | -- |
| 1939 | 1 | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2.70 | -- |
| 1941 | 2 | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.00 | -- |
| 1943 | 2 | -- | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.00 | -- |
| Career | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 16.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Johnny Murphy play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Johnny Murphy appeared in 8 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Johnny Murphy didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Johnny Murphy's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Johnny Murphy born?
Johnny Murphy was born in New York, NY, USA. Johnny Murphy went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1932, 1934-1943, 1946, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Johnny Murphy's career stats with the Yankees?
Johnny Murphy compiled a 93-53 record, a 3.53 ERA, 400 strikeouts, and 104 saves across 407 games on the mound for the New York Yankees. Johnny Murphy's pitching career with the Yankees covered the 1932, 1934-1943, 1946 seasons.