Sean Murphy and the Oakland Athletics (52-91) face the Houston Astros (93-50) at Minute Maid Park on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Murphy’s Player props for the matchup. James Kaprielian is the probable pitcher for the Athletics, while Lance McCullers Jr. is the probable pitcher for the Astros. The Houston Astros are favored to win, currently listed at -305. The total runs line is set at 7.5.
Home Run
- Murphy has hit 18 home runs this season.
- His last home run came against the Braves on September 6, 2022.
- Murphy has hit at least one home run in 17 of his 131 appearances this season.
- Murphy has hit at least one home run in two of his last 14 appearances.
- On the road, he’s hit at least one home run in 10 of his 67 appearances this season.
- On the road, he’s hit at least one home run in three of his last 11 appearances.
- Houston has allowed 120 home runs this season – ranking 1st in the Major Leagues.
Hits
- Murphy has recorded 119 hits this season and has a batting average of .251.
- Houston has allowed 992 hits this season – ranking 2nd in the Major Leagues.
- So far this season, opposing teams are batting .213 against the Astros (ranking 2nd).
RBI’s
- Murphy has recorded 64 RBIs this season – ranked T63rd in the Major Leagues.
- His last RBI came in Sunday’s matchup against the White Sox.
- Murphy has recorded at least one RBI in 37 of his 131 appearances this season.
- Murphy has recorded at least one RBI in four of his last 10 appearances.
- On the road, he’s recorded at least one RBI in 21 of his 67 appearances this season.
- On the road, he’s recorded at least one RBI in eight of his last 20 appearances.
Stolen Bases
- Murphy has recorded 1 stolen base this season – ranked T298th in the Major Leagues.
- His last stolen base came against the Yankees on June 28, 2022.
- Murphy has recorded a stolen base in one of his 131 appearances this season.
- On the road, he’s recorded a stolen base in one of his 67 appearances this season.