Red Murff
Born: 4/1/1921 in Burlington, TX, USA
Died: 11/28/2008 in Tyler, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1956-04-21 | Final Game: 1957-05-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: John Robert Murff
Biography
Red Murff was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1956 to 1957. Born in 1921, Murff made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning from the post-war era into a more competitive landscape. He played for a brief period but left an indelible mark through his contributions on the mound.
Over the course of his career, Murff compiled a record of 2-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.65. He recorded a total of 31 strikeouts and registered 3 saves, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations. Despite the limited duration of his time in the majors, Murff's role as a pitcher during this era underscored the evolving strategies of baseball, as teams began to increasingly rely on specialized pitchers in key moments of the game. His legacy lies not only in his statistics but also in the rich tapestry of baseball history during the mid-20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 50.3 | 56 | 26 | 6 | 18 | 31 | 4.65 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24.3 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 18 | 4.44 | - |
| 1957 | ATL | NL | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26.0 | 31 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 4.85 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.091 | 0.091 | 0.091 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | ATL | NL | 14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | ATL | NL | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 26 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | ML1 | P | 14 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | ML1 | P | 12 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |