Calvin Murray
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2004)
Calvin Murray was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2004 for the San Francisco Giants, the Texas Rangers, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 6 seasons. In 288 career games, he hit .231 with 146 hits, 8 home runs, and 54 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-06-22
- Last Game
- 2004-10-01
Full name: Calvin Duane Murray
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | 633 | 108 | 146 | 33 | 4 | 8 | 54 | 22 | 71 | 111 | .231 | .315 | .333 | .648 | -1,301 |
Career AVG .231 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.
Career OBP .315 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.
Career OPS .648 vs. league average .766 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | SFN | NL | 15 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | SFN | NL | 108 | 194 | 35 | 47 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 9 | 29 | 33 | .242 | .270 (-10%) | .344 (+1%) | .437 (-21%) | .782 (-11%) | -317.7 |
| 2001 | SFN | NL | 106 | 326 | 54 | 80 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 8 | 32 | 57 | .245 | .263 (-7%) | .332 (-4%) | .426 (-17%) | .758 (-11%) | -551.0 |
| 2002 | SFN | NL | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TEX | AL | 37 | 77 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 15 | .169 | .261 (-35%) | .331 (-28%) | .416 (-38%) | .747 (-33%) | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CHN | NL | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 288 | 633 | 108 | 146 | 33 | 4 | 8 | 54 | 22 | 71 | 111 | .231 | — | — | — | — | -869 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (288 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 139 | 279 | 47 | 62 | 4 | 21 | .222 |
| Away | 149 | 354 | 61 | 84 | 4 | 33 | .237 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-01 | CHC | ATL | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-27 | CHC | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-09-25 | CHC | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-24 | CHC | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-19 | CHC | CIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-17 | CHC | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-15 | CHC | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-12 | CHC | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-10 | CHC | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-07 | CHC | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 256 |
| Right Field | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Calvin Murray's recorded salaries total $929,500 over 4 seasons, 1999 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Murray's career ran from 1999 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2004.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SFN | NL | $305,000 |
| 2001 | SFN | NL | $222,500 |
| 2000 | SFN | NL | $202,000 |
| 1999 | SFN | NL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $929,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1990, 1991, 1992 |
Calvin Murray: the record in brief
Calvin Murray played a first major league game on June 22, 1999 and a last one on October 1, 2004. Murray played for the San Francisco Giants (1999 through 2002), the Texas Rangers (2002), and the Chicago Cubs (2004). Murray, born on July 30, 1971, in Dallas, TX, USA, is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 5'11" and 190 pounds. Murray's full given name, per the bio, is Calvin Duane Murray.
Across 288 games at the plate, Murray's career line reads 146 hits in 633 at bats for a .231 average, adding 8 home runs, 54 runs batted in, and 22 stolen bases. Murray got on base at a .315 rate and slugged .333 (.648 OPS). Measured against the leagues Murray played in, the .231 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 13.5% below the league. In OPS terms, Murray's .648 stands 15.4% below the league's .766. 2001 produced Murray's most hits, 80 of them for the San Francisco Giants. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .245 in 2001, did not top the league's .263.
Frequently Asked Questions about Calvin Murray
- What years did Calvin Murray play?
- Calvin Murray played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2004.
- Was Calvin Murray a pitcher?
- No. Calvin Murray was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Calvin Murray hit?
- Calvin Murray hit 8 career home runs with 146 hits.
- What teams did Calvin Murray play for?
- Calvin Murray played for 3 teams: the San Francisco Giants (1999–2002), the Texas Rangers (2002), and the Chicago Cubs (2004).
- What were Calvin Murray's career stats?
- In 288 games, Calvin Murray had 146 hits, 8 home runs, 54 RBI, 108 runs, and 22 stolen bases, with a .231 batting average.
- How much did Calvin Murray earn in his career?
- Calvin Murray's recorded salaries total $929,500 over 4 seasons, 1999 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Murray's career ran from 1999 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2004.
- What was Calvin Murray's salary?
- Calvin Murray's last recorded salary was $305,000, in 2002. His highest recorded salary was $305,000, in 2002, and his lowest was $200,000, in 1999. The Salary History table lists each season from 1999 to 2002.
- What position did Calvin Murray play?
- Calvin Murray played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Calvin Murray and how much did he weigh?
- Calvin Murray was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Calvin Murray hit each season?
- Calvin Murray's home runs by season: 0 in 1999, 2 in 2000, 6 in 2001, 0 in 2002, and 0 in 2004. His most in one season was 6, in 2001.
- What was Calvin Murray's career batting average?
- Calvin Murray batted .231 over his career, with 146 hits in 633 at bats.
- How many RBI did Calvin Murray have?
- Calvin Murray drove in 54 runs in his career.
- Is Calvin Murray in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Calvin Murray has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.