Glenn Murray
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996)
Glenn Murray was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1996 for the Philadelphia Phillies. In 38 career games, he hit .196 with 19 hits, 2 home runs, and 6 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
- 6'2" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-05-10
- Last Game
- 1996-07-24
Full name: Glenn Everett Murray
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 97 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 36 | .196 | .250 | .289 | .539 | -488 |
Career AVG .196 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.
Career SLG .289 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.
Career OPS .539 vs. league average .767 across their career seasons — 29.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 38 | 97 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 36 | .196 | .269 (-27%) | .340 (-27%) | .426 (-32%) | .767 (-30%) | -487.8 |
| Career · 1 season | 38 | 97 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 36 | .196 | — | — | — | — | -488 | ||
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 (38 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 55 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 5 | .182 |
| Away | 17 | 42 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | .214 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-24 | PHI | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-23 | PHI | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-07-22 | PHI | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-07-22 | PHI | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996-06-26 | PHI | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996-06-25 | PHI | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996-06-25 | PHI | CIN | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-06-23 | PHI | COL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-06-22 | PHI | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-06-21 | PHI | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 24 |
Salary History
Glenn Murray's recorded salaries total $109,000 over 1 season, in 1996. Murray's career, 1996 to 1996, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PHI | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $109,000 | ||
Glenn Murray: the record in brief
Glenn Murray played a first major league game on May 10, 1996 and a last one on July 24, 1996. The team column never changes: it is the Philadelphia Phillies in 1996. Murray, an outfielder by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'2" and 225 pounds. Murray was born on November 23, 1970, in Manning, SC, USA. Glenn Murray was the playing name; the full given name is Glenn Everett.
Murray collected 19 hits in 97 at bats across 38 games, good for a .196 batting average, adding 2 homers and 6 RBI. Murray got on base at a .250 rate and slugged .289 (.539 OPS). The league as a whole hit .270 across Murray's seasons, which puts the .196 career mark 27.4% below average. In OPS terms, Murray's .539 stands 29.8% below the league's .767. Murray's lone season row is 1996 with the Philadelphia Phillies: 38 games, 19 hits in 97 at bats. That year the league hit .269, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glenn Murray
- Was Glenn Murray a pitcher?
- No. Glenn Murray was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Glenn Murray hit?
- Glenn Murray hit 2 career home runs with 19 hits.
- What teams did Glenn Murray play for?
- Glenn Murray played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1996).
- What were Glenn Murray's career stats?
- In 38 games, Glenn Murray had 19 hits, 2 home runs, 6 RBI, 8 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .196 batting average.
- How much did Glenn Murray earn in his career?
- Glenn Murray's recorded salaries total $109,000 over 1 season, in 1996. Murray's career, 1996 to 1996, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Glenn Murray's salary?
- Glenn Murray's recorded salary was $109,000 in 1996.
- What position did Glenn Murray play?
- Glenn Murray played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Glenn Murray and how much did he weigh?
- Glenn Murray was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Glenn Murray's career batting average?
- Glenn Murray batted .196 over his career, with 19 hits in 97 at bats.
- How many RBI did Glenn Murray have?
- Glenn Murray drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Glenn Murray in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Glenn Murray has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.