Joe Abreu vs. Ed Murphy — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Joe Abreu posted the stronger offensive profile against Ed Murphy. Joe Abreu posted stronger numbers in OPS (.670 vs .621) and on-base percentage (.313 vs .300). Ed Murphy had the advantage in batting average (.250 vs .214). By the career numbers, Joe Abreu had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Joe Abreu and Ed Murphy
Joe Abreu
Career
Per 600 PA
0.214
0.214
Ed Murphy
Career
Per 600 PA
0.25
0.25
Joe Abreu
Career
Per 600 PA
0.688
0.688
Ed Murphy
Career
Per 600 PA
0.633
0.633
Joe Abreu
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333
Ed Murphy
Career
Per 600 PA
0.286
0.286
Joe Abreu
Career
Per 600 PA
0.313
0.313
Ed Murphy
Career
Per 600 PA
0.3
0.3
Joe Abreu
Career
Per 600 PA
0.357
0.357
Ed Murphy
Career
Per 600 PA
0.321
0.321
Joe Abreu
Career
Per 600 PA
0.143
0.143
Ed Murphy
Career
Per 600 PA
0.071
0.071
Joe Abreu
Career
Per 600 PA
0.23
0.23
Ed Murphy
Career
Per 600 PA
0.215
0.215
Joe Abreu
Career
Per 600 PA
8
8
Ed Murphy
Career
Per 600 PA
7.5
7.5
Joe Abreu
Career
Per 600 PA
1
18.75
Ed Murphy
Career
Per 600 PA
1
20