Sean Michael Murphy is a catcher in American baseball and is playing for the Atlanta Braves in MLB. He was born on October 4, 1994, in Peekskill, New York. He made his MLB debut for the Oakland Athletics on September 4, 2019. He is known for hitting his first home run in his MLB debut game. He won the Gold Glove Award in 2021.
In 2023, Sean Murphy made his first All-Star game debut as a catcher for the National League team and also represented the Atlanta Braves. Sean Murphy has notched up a batting average of .233 with 85 home runs, 258 RBIs, 1 stolen base, .329 OBP, and .761 OPS.
Sean Murphy's Salary
In 2025, Sean Murphy will earn a salary of $15 million, according to Spotrac. This is because of the 6-year contract worth a $73 million extension that he signed with the Braves in December 2022. It surpasses his previous contract of $725,000 with the Oakland Athletics.
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Sean Murphy’s Contract History
Sean Murphy was drafted by the Oakland Athletics during the third round of the 2016 MLB Draft. He signed a contract with the team on June 15, 2016. He got a signing bonus of $753,100 from the team. He made his debut for the team on September 4, 2019.
Oakland Athletics (2020-2020)
Sean Murphy signed a 1-year contract worth $563,500 with the Oakland Athletics on March 5, 2020.
Oakland Athletics (2021-2021)
Sean Murphy signed a 1-year contract worth $575,500 with the Oakland Athletics on March 18, 2021.
Oakland Athletics (2022-2022)
Sean Murphy signed a 1-year contract worth $725,000 with the Oakland Athletics on March 1, 2022. However, on December 12, 2022, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves as part of a 3-team trade.
Atlanta Braves (2022-2028)
Sean Murphy signed a 6-year contract worth $73 million with the Atlanta Braves on December 27, 2022. This contract also provides him with a club option in 2029.
Sean Murphy’s Career Earnings
In 2025, after playing seven MLB seasons, Sean Murphy will have a total career earnings of $31,069,946 as per Spotrac. This includes his signing bonus of $753,100 and his total salary of $29,595,740, according to Spotrac.
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FAQs on Sean Murphy
A. Sean Murphy is 30 years old, as of May 2025.
A. Sean Murphy is a catcher in baseball. He bats and throws right-handed.
A. Sean Murphy has previously played for the Oakland Athletics. He is playing for the Atlanta Braves in MLB, as of May 2025.
A. Sean Murphy has scored 85 home runs in his career, as of May 2025.
A. Sean Murphy has signed a 6-year contract worth $73 million with the Atlanta Braves on December 27, 2022. It also allows him a club option in 2029.
