David Murphy is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on October 18, 1981, in Houston, Texas, and attended Baylor University, where he played college baseball for the Baylor Bears.
Murphy was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the first round of the 2003 MLB draft and made his MLB debut with the team in 2006. He played for the Red Sox for two seasons before being traded to the Texas Rangers in 2007.
Murphy played for the Rangers for six seasons, from 2007 to 2013, and was a key player in the team's success during that time. He was known for his versatility, playing both left and right field, as well as his ability to hit for power and average. In 2011, he had a career-high batting average of .275 and hit 11 home runs.
In 2013, Murphy was traded to the Cleveland Indians, where he played for one season before signing with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2014. He played for the Angels for one season before returning to the Indians for his final season in 2015.
Throughout his career, Murphy was known for his consistency and reliability. He was a solid defensive player and a consistent hitter, with a career batting average of .274. He hit a total of 104 home runs and had 472 RBIs over the course of his career.
Murphy retired from baseball in 2016, ending a successful career that spanned over a decade. He is remembered as a hardworking and dedicated player who was respected by his teammates and fans alike.
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