Tim Murchison
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1917-1920)
Tim Murchison was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1917 to 1920 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 4 seasons. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 2 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- Died
- 10/20/1962 in Liberty, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1917-06-21
- Last Game
- 1920-05-03
Full name: Thomas Malcolm Murchison
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0.00 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .667 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | SLN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Away | 2 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920-05-03 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920-04-25 | CLE | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-06-21 | STL | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920-05-03 | CLE | DET | — | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-04-25 | CLE | SLA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-06-21 | STL | CIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford College | Greensboro | NC | 1915, 1916, 1917 |
Tim Murchison: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tim Murchison debuted on June 21, 1917 and played a final game on May 3, 1920. Murchison played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1917) and the Cleveland Indians (1920). At 185 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame, Murchison is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Murchison hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. Murchison was born on October 8, 1896, in Liberty, NC, USA. Murchison's death is recorded on October 20, 1962, in Liberty, NC, USA. The given name on file is Thomas Malcolm Murchison.
Murchison's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 0.00 ERA over 3 appearances. Murchison had 2 strikeouts. That 0.00 ERA compares with a 3.08 league average across the same seasons, 100.0% better.
The position breakdown shows 3 games, all at pitcher.
The college table lists Guilford College in 1915, 1916, and 1917.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tim Murchison
- What years did Tim Murchison play?
- Tim Murchison played in Major League Baseball from 1917 to 1920.
- Was Tim Murchison a pitcher?
- Yes. Tim Murchison pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Tim Murchison hit?
- Tim Murchison hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Tim Murchison's career batting average?
- Tim Murchison batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 1 at bats.
- What was Tim Murchison's career ERA?
- Tim Murchison finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tim Murchison have?
- Tim Murchison recorded 2 career strikeouts.