Bobby Murray
Born: 7/4/1898 in St. Albans, VT, USA
Died: 1/4/1979 in Nashua, NH, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-09-24 | Final Game: 1923-10-07
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Robert Hayes Murray
Biography
Bobby Murray, born in 1898, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1923 to October 7, 1923. Despite playing only 10 games in Major League Baseball, Murray made a notable contribution as a position player during a time when the sport was evolving and gaining popularity in the post-Deadball Era. His playing style reflected the shift towards a more aggressive offensive approach, even if his own statistics did not fully capture the potential he may have possessed.
Throughout his short stint in the majors, Murray recorded 7 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .189. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. While his home run totals remained at 0, Murray's determination and presence on the field left a mark, albeit small, in the annals of baseball history. His career, while fleeting, represents the countless players who aspired to leave a legacy in a burgeoning sport, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball's early 20th-century narrative.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118.0 | 106.0 | 15.0 | 28.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.264 | 0.322 | 0.311 | 0.633 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 60.0 | 53.0 | 11.0 | 16.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.302 | 0.373 | 0.358 | 0.731 |
| 1926 | 46.0 | 42.0 | 3.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.214 | 0.250 | 0.262 | 0.512 |
| 1927 | 12.0 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.273 | 0.333 | 0.273 | 0.606 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 37 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.189 | 0.211 | 0.216 | 0.427 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | WSN | AL | 10 | 37 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 10 | 0 | 11 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | WS1 | 3B | 10 | 0 | 11 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 9 |