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Name Team Age
Shovel Murphy Retired (1996, Age 37) Died (2034, Age 76)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 7
(1976)
2B L/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Santo Rodriguez League 0 15 years (55 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ B+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B+ B+ B+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B+ A-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C- 0 12/22/1958
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 4 5
Alt Pos (1B) Alt Pos (LF) Alt Pos (RF)
B+ (70.8 %) C- (29.0 %) (2.1 %)

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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1996-11-01Shovel Murphy has retired from the Detroit Tigers
1996-08-16The Detroit Tigers have promoted Denny Lux to the major league team. The Detroit Tigers have designated Shovel Murphy for assignment.
1996-07-03Shovel Murphy of the Detroit Tigers is injured and is expected to be out 16 days.
1996-05-30Shovel Murphy of the Detroit Tigers is injured and is expected to be out 7 days.
1994-05-08Shovel Murphy of the Detroit Tigers is injured and is expected to be out 13 days.
1993-08-19Shovel Murphy of the Detroit Tigers is injured and is expected to be out 20 days.
1991-05-12Shovel Murphy of the Detroit Tigers is injured and is expected to be out 24 days.
1990-06-11Trade #1606318 has been completed between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Detroit Tigers. The Detroit Tigers receive Shovel Murphy, Jack Bailor, Paul Laxton, Yoennis Ortiz from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Thomas Magnum, Dale Lippert, Harry Womack, Harv Christopher.
1987-09-06Shovel Murphy of the Pittsburgh Penguins is injured and is expected to be out 17 days.
1985-06-29Shovel Murphy of the Pittsburgh Penguins is injured and is expected to be out 14 days.
1982-05-31Shovel Murphy of the Pittsburgh Penguins is injured and is expected to be out 15 days.
1981-04-01The Pittsburgh Marauders have promoted Shovel Murphy to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Marauders have designated Brian Curd for assignment.