Bobby Murray, baseball player, 1923-1923

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 9