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In 1988, however, despite being voted to what would be his final All-Star appearance, Murphy's production began an inexorable slide downward.

Never a particularly high average hitter, Murphy saw his batting average free-fall from. 295 in 1987 to. 226 in 1988.

Only once more, in 1991, would Murphy bat above. 250.

Once a consistent source of power at the plate, he never again hit even 25 home runs in a season.