Bill Murray
Born: 9/6/1893 in Vinalhaven, ME, USA
Died: 9/14/1943 in Boston, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1917-06-27 | Final Game: 1917-09-21
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: William Allenwood Murray
Biography
Bill Murray was a professional baseball player born in 1893, who played as a position player during a brief stint in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from June 27, 1917, to September 21, 1917, during a time when the sport was beginning to emerge from the shadows of the deadball era and players were increasingly focusing on offensive prowess. Over the course of his limited career, Murray appeared in 8 games, recording 3 hits and driving in 4 runs, resulting in a batting average of .143. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base to his credit.
Despite the short duration of his time in the major leagues, Murray's contributions to his team during the 1917 season reflect the struggles and determination of players in that era, many of whom faced challenges such as World War I, which impacted the sport significantly. While he did not achieve remarkable statistics such as home runs—finishing with 0 in his career—Murray's presence in the game during this transitional period serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not extensively documented.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.217 | 0.238 | 0.455 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | WSN | AL | 8 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 6 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | WS1 | 2B | 6 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| 1917 | WS1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence | RI | 1915, 1916, 1917 |