Heath Murray
Born: 4/19/1973 in Troy, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1997-05-24 | Final Game: 2002-07-21
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Heath Robertson Murray
Biography
Heath Murray was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1997 to 2002. Born in 1973, Murray made his Major League debut on May 24, 1997, and played until his final appearance on July 21, 2002. Throughout his time in the league, he was known for his tenacity on the mound, despite facing challenges in achieving a winning record. He finished his career with a record of 2-15 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.41, reflecting the difficulties he encountered while competing against some of the best hitters of his era.
Murray's career included 94 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to generate swings and misses, although he did not record any saves during his time in the majors. His journey through baseball was marked by the transition period of the late 1990s and early 2000s, a time when the game was experiencing shifts in pitching strategies and offensive production. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Murray's contributions to the teams he played for and his perseverance in the face of adversity remain a testament to his dedication to the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 15 | 88 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 158.7 | 204 | 113 | 24 | 94 | 94 | 6.41 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SDP | NL | 1 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 50 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 6.75 | - |
| 1999 | SDP | NL | 0 | 4 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 60 | 32 | 26 | 25 | 5.76 | - |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 1 | 7 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.3 | 82 | 46 | 40 | 42 | 6.54 | -2566.4 |
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 7.50 | -706.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.105 | 0.150 | 0.105 | 0.255 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SDP | NL | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | SDP | NL | 22 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 9 | 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 | 88 | 15 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SDN | P | 17 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | SDN | P | 22 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | DET | P | 40 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | CLE | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 88 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | SDN | NL | $201,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $201,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1992, 1993, 1994 |