Steve Mura, baseball player, 1978-1985

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 167

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tulane University New Orleans LA 1974, 1975, 1976