2024 Stats
AVG
.205
HR
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R
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
When Atlanta acquired Murphy, it was coming off a season where he had collected 611 plate appearances for the Athletics. While it was anticipated Murphy wouldn't repeat that with Travis d'Arnaud in the mix, most expected Murphy would gather more than the 438 plate appearances he recorded. Confusing matters more is Murphy's 129 wRC+ was the highest of all catchers with at least as many plate appearances, and Murphy's defense was outstanding. Meanwhile, when healthy, d'Arnaud's offense and defense both displayed signs of decline. Perhaps the extra rest helped Murphy, as he posted career highs in average exit velocity, hard-hit rate and barrel percent. Even so, it's curious why Murphy didn't play more. Both backstops will be back with Atlanta this season, so it must be assumed Murphy will continue to lose playing time to his veteran counterpart. However, at some point, Atlanta should realize Murphy is the better option. Paying for more playing time is defensible, just don't take the leap to 2022 levels. Read Past Outlooks
Likely to lose work to d'Arnaud
Murphy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
Murphy had started behind the plate in five of the past six games, but he'll likely be in store for a role reduction after Travis d'Arnaud (personal) returned from the paternity list Thursday. Despite getting more consistent at-bats of late, Murphy is still hitting just .080 in September and a career-worst .203 on the season.
Murphy had started behind the plate in five of the past six games, but he'll likely be in store for a role reduction after Travis d'Arnaud (personal) returned from the paternity list Thursday. Despite getting more consistent at-bats of late, Murphy is still hitting just .080 in September and a career-worst .203 on the season.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+9%
OPS vs LHP
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Even Split
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022vs Left | .818 | 331 | 15 | 39 | .237 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .750 | 960 | 33 | 118 | .243 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .653 | 68 | 4 | 9 | .177 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .651 | 174 | 5 | 14 | .216 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .884 | 101 | 4 | 9 | .274 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .832 | 337 | 17 | 59 | .245 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .848 | 162 | 7 | 21 | .242 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .728 | 449 | 11 | 45 | .252 | ||||
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| Since 2022Home | .714 | 639 | 18 | 67 | .230 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .819 | 652 | 30 | 90 | .253 | ||||
| 2024Home | .579 | 120 | 3 | 9 | .202 | ||||
| 2024Away | .727 | 122 | 6 | 14 | .208 | ||||
| 2023Home | .807 | 221 | 8 | 30 | .253 | ||||
| 2023Away | .880 | 217 | 13 | 38 | .250 | ||||
| 2022Home | .702 | 298 | 7 | 28 | .226 | ||||
| 2022Away | .812 | 313 | 11 | 38 | .272 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Sean Murphy compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.38BB Rate
9.5%K Rate
24.8%BABIP
.238ISO
.158AVG
.205OBP
.289SLG
.363OPS
.652wOBA
.291Exit Velocity
88.0 mphHard Hit Rate
31.4%Barrels/PA
6.2%Expected BA
.223Expected SLG
.418Sprint Speed
22.1 ft/secGround Ball %
54.5%Line Drive %
13.5%Fly Ball %
32.1%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Murphy came into the season known more for his glove work than his bat, yet finished the season as the fifth-best fantasy backstop behind only Realmuto, Varsho, Smith, and Perez. Murphy pulled a Perez-like workload in plate appearances with 612 plate appearances, but Oakland used him at DH 30 times to reduce the wear and tear on his knees. He rewarded them by reducing his strikeout rate and setting career bests in every possible category, even with his first career steal! Murphy could see a decrease in plate appearances following a trade to Atlanta, but it could be a net positive given the lineup upgrade. It has already been reported that Murphy and Travis d'Arnaud will each see time at designated hitter when the other is catching.
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Losing work to d'Arnaud
Murphy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
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Resting Saturday
Murphy isn't in Atlanta's lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.
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Idle Thursday
Murphy isn't in Atlanta's lineup Thursday against the Phillies.
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Sitting Tuesday
Murphy is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
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Retreating to bench Monday
Murphy is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
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Trade probably not realistic
David O'Brien of The Athletic doesn't expect Atlanta to consider trading Murphy during the offseason.
ANALYSIS
It's been a frustrating season for the 29-year-old backstop, who was sidelined two months after suffering an oblique strain Opening Day and has struggled to a .227/.311/.393 slash line in 50 games when available. The lackluster production has led to Murphy and backup Travis d'Arnaud splitting playing time more evenly than would be expected, with the catchers starting 23 and 19 games, respectively, since the start of July. Murphy has four years and $60 million -- plus a $15 million club option for 2029 -- after this season and isn't likely to be going elsewhere anytime soon.
It's been a frustrating season for the 29-year-old backstop, who was sidelined two months after suffering an oblique strain Opening Day and has struggled to a .227/.311/.393 slash line in 50 games when available. The lackluster production has led to Murphy and backup Travis d'Arnaud splitting playing time more evenly than would be expected, with the catchers starting 23 and 19 games, respectively, since the start of July. Murphy has four years and $60 million -- plus a $15 million club option for 2029 -- after this season and isn't likely to be going elsewhere anytime soon.