 During eight seasons in the major leagues Murnane batted .261 with five home runs and 127 runs batted in.Highlights of his playing days would include finishing fifth in the National Association batting race with an average of .359 in 1872, and leading the NA with 30 stolen bases in 1875.While Providence won the championship in its second season, the 27-year-old Murnane was no longer on the team or in the league.