Joe Murray
Born: 11/11/1920 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
Died: 10/19/2001 in San Clemente, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1950-08-17 | Final Game: 1950-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Joseph Ambrose Murray
Biography
Joe Murray, born in 1920, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the Major Leagues from August 17 to September 28, 1950. Primarily serving as a position player, Murray's time in the big leagues was marked by an opportunity to compete at the highest level, although he faced challenges in making a significant impact on the field. Over the course of eight games, he recorded no hits, no home runs, and no runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0.
Murray's stint in the Major Leagues came during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players and the introduction of new strategies. Despite his limited playing time, Murray's journey through the sport reflects the dreams of many athletes of his generation who aspired to make their mark in a competitive landscape. His experience serves as a reminder of the myriad of players who, while not achieving lasting statistical success, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 34 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 5.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | PHA | AL | 0 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 34 | 19 | 21 | 8 | 5.70 | -170.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | PHA | AL | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | PHA | P | 8 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |