Steve Mura
Born: 2/12/1955 in New Orleans, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1978-09-05 | Final Game: 1985-10-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 188 lbs
Full name: Stephen Andrew Mura
Biography
Steve Mura, born in 1955, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1978 until his retirement in 1985. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Mura played in a pivotal era of baseball that saw the transition from the late 1970s into the 1980s, a time characterized by evolving pitching strategies and increased emphasis on relief pitching. Throughout his career, Mura compiled a record of 30 wins and 39 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0. He achieved a total of 360 strikeouts and secured 5 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles.
Mura's playing style was marked by his ability to command the strike zone and generate swings and misses, which translated into his respectable strikeout totals. While not a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for during his career reflected the depth of talent in Major League Baseball during a time when teams began to prioritize specialized roles for pitchers. His legacy remains a testament to the hard work and dedication of players who may not have achieved superstar status but played crucial roles in their teams' successes.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 39 | 167 | 83 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 632.7 | 627 | 281 | 46 | 289 | 360 | 4.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SDP | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 11.74 | - |
| 1979 | SDP | NL | 4 | 4 | 38 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 73.0 | 57 | 25 | 37 | 59 | 3.08 | - |
| 1980 | SDP | NL | 8 | 7 | 37 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 168.7 | 149 | 69 | 86 | 109 | 3.68 | - |
| 1981 | SDP | NL | 5 | 14 | 23 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 138.7 | 156 | 66 | 50 | 70 | 4.28 | - |
| 1982 | STL | NL | 12 | 11 | 35 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 184.3 | 196 | 83 | 80 | 84 | 4.05 | - |
| 1983 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4.38 | - |
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 1 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48.0 | 41 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 4.12 | 51.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 159 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 43 | 0.101 | 0.139 | 0.119 | 0.258 | -1125.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SDP | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SDP | NL | 38 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | SDP | NL | 39 | 51 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0.137 | -426.3 |
| 1981 | SDP | NL | 24 | 44 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | STL | NL | 35 | 53 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.057 | -699.2 |
| 1983 | CHW | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 167 | 83 | 44 | 90 | 9 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SDN | P | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | SDN | P | 38 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | SDN | P | 37 | 23 | 9 | 26 | 1 | 3 |
| 1981 | SDN | P | 23 | 22 | 14 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | SLN | P | 35 | 30 | 14 | 22 | 2 | 3 |
| 1983 | CHA | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | OAK | P | 23 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 167 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | New Orleans | LA | 1974, 1975, 1976 |