George Murray
Born: 9/23/1898 in Charlotte, NC, USA
Died: 10/18/1955 in Memphis, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-05-08 | Final Game: 1933-05-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: George King Murray
Biography
George Murray, born in 1898, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 until his retirement in 1933. Over the course of his career, he held a record of 20 wins and 26 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.38. Murray was known for his ability to strike out batters, totaling 114 strikeouts throughout his time in the league. Despite not recording any saves, he contributed to his teams with a competitive spirit and a solid work ethic on the mound.
Murray's playing career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. While he may not have achieved the remarkable accolades of some of his contemporaries, his presence on the mound and his contributions to the teams he played for reflect the grit and determination typical of pitchers of that time. His journey through the league highlighted the evolution of pitching styles and strategies, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the annals of early 20th-century baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 26 | 110 | 42 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 416.3 | 450 | 249 | 17 | 199 | 114 | 5.38 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | NYY | AL | 4 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.7 | 53 | 25 | 26 | 14 | 3.97 | - |
| 1923 | BOS | AL | 7 | 11 | 39 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 177.7 | 190 | 97 | 87 | 40 | 4.91 | -3415.2 |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 2 | 9 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.3 | 97 | 60 | 32 | 27 | 6.72 | -1529.8 |
| 1926 | WSN | AL | 6 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 81.3 | 89 | 51 | 37 | 28 | 5.64 | - |
| 1927 | WSN | AL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 5 | 7.00 | - |
| 1933 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.71 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 137 | 9 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 0.175 | 0.199 | 0.219 | 0.418 | -495.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | NYY | AL | 22 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | BOS | AL | 39 | 55 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.164 | -495.5 |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 28 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | WSN | AL | 12 | 36 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.139 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | WSN | AL | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 110 | 0 | 10 | 94 | 6 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | NYA | P | 22 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 1923 | BOS | P | 39 | 0 | 5 | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| 1924 | BOS | P | 28 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| 1926 | WS1 | P | 12 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927 | WS1 | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | CHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 110 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh | NC | 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921 |