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David Murphy

Texas Rangers

1981/10/18 28

6-4 205

Houston, TX

L / L

4

the Boston Red Sox in 2003 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Rangers 128 432 61 116 24 1 17 57 49 106 9 4 .269 .338 .447

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Can mash right-handed pitching, but also holds his own against southpaws. Can play all three outfield positions and hits in the clutch.
Flaws
  • Needs more work on his running game, and could stand to cut down on his strikeouts a little in order to maximize his offensive potential.
Career Potential
  • A quality everyday outfielder.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

February 20, 2009 Re-signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
October 2, 2008 Missed the last 47 games of the regular season (right knee injury).
August 7, 2008 Right knee injury, 15-day DL.
February 25, 2008 Signed by the Texas Rangers to a one-year contract.
August 10, 2007 Recalled from Oklahoma (AAA).
June 26, 2007 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
June 22, 2007 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
March 23, 2007 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
March 11, 2007 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
September 1, 2006 Recalled from Pawtucket (AAA).
March 13, 2006 Optioned to Pawtucket (AAA).
February 28, 2006 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
November 18, 2005 Contract purchased from Portland (AA).

Trades

July 31, 2007 Texas Rangers traded Eric Gagne to the Boston Red Sox for Kason Gabbard, David Murphy and Engel Beltre.
June 3, 2003 Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (17th overall) in 2003.

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