Amby Murray

Born: 6/4/1913 in Fall River, MA, USA

Died: 2/6/1997 in Port Salerno, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-07-05 | Final Game: 1936-08-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Ambrose Joseph Murray

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Biography

Amby Murray was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the summer of 1936. Playing as a position player, Murray made his mark in the league over the span of just four games, showcasing his skills at a time when the game was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive phase. Despite the limited opportunity to make a lasting impact, he demonstrated potential, finishing his short stint with a batting average of .25, which included one hit. Murray’s time in the majors was fleeting, as he played from July 5, 1936, to August 10, 1936. His career statistics reflect the challenges faced by many players during this era, where competition was fierce, and making a name for oneself often required more than just talent on the field. Although he did not record any home runs or RBIs during his time in the league, his participation in Major League Baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport’s history, highlighting the journey of numerous players who aspired to leave their mark in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	1	0	0	0	11.0	15	5	1	3	2	4.09	0

Career ERA 4.09 vs. league average 4.59 across their career seasons — 10.8% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1936	BSN	NL	0	0	4	1	0	0	0	11.0	15	5	3	2	4.09	4.59 (+11%)	-112.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1936	BSN	NL	4	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	BSN	P	4	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Brown University	Providence	RI	1934, 1935, 1936