Larry Murray
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1979)
Larry Murray was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1979 for the New York Yankees and the Athletics, a span of 6 seasons. In 226 career games, he hit .177 with 73 hits, 3 home runs, and 30 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 179 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-09-07
- Last Game
- 1979-09-23
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 412 | 49 | 73 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 20 | 49 | 74 | .177 | .264 | .257 | .521 | -1,637 |
Career AVG .177 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.
Career OBP .264 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.
Career SLG .257 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.
Career OPS .521 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 26.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | NYA | AL | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | NYA | AL | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | NYA | AL | 8 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 90 | 162 | 19 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 36 | .179 | .264 (-32%) | .329 (-22%) | .401 (-37%) | .730 (-30%) | -777.9 |
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 11 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 105 | 226 | 25 | 42 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 6 | 28 | 34 | .186 | .265 (-30%) | .329 (-17%) | .397 (-30%) | .727 (-24%) | -858.7 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 226 | 412 | 49 | 73 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 20 | 49 | 74 | .177 | — | — | — | — | -1,637 | ||
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 (226 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 95 | 162 | 21 | 29 | 3 | 18 | .179 |
| Away | 131 | 250 | 28 | 44 | 0 | 12 | .176 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-09-23 | OAK | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-22 | OAK | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-09-21 | OAK | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-18 | OAK | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-09-16 | OAK | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-09-15 | OAK | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-09-14 | OAK | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-12 | OAK | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-09 | OAK | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-08 | OAK | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 63 |
| Center Field | 54 |
| Right Field | 85 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Larry Murray: the record in brief
Larry Murray's major league career runs from a debut on September 7, 1974 to a final game on September 23, 1979. By club, Murray's seasons break down as the New York Yankees (1974 through 1976) and the Oakland Athletics (1977 to 1979). At 5'11" and 179 pounds, Murray is listed as an outfielder. Murray switch-hit and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is April 1, 1953, in Chicago, IL, USA.
Murray finished with 73 hits from 412 at bats in 226 games, which works out to .177, plus 3 homers, 30 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .264 and .257 give Murray a career OPS of .521. Over the seasons Murray played, league hitters batted .260; the .177 career figure is 31.8% below that. Murray collected a career-high 42 hits in 1979. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .186 in 1979, did not top the league's .265.
By games played in the field, right field leads with 85, followed by left field (63), center field (54), and designated hitter (6). In the outfield, Murray's fielding totals are 303 putouts, 11 assists and 8 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Murray
- What years did Larry Murray play?
- Larry Murray played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1979.
- Was Larry Murray a pitcher?
- No. Larry Murray was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Larry Murray hit?
- Larry Murray hit 3 career home runs with 73 hits.
- What was Larry Murray's career batting average?
- Larry Murray batted .177 over his career, with 73 hits in 412 at bats.
- How many RBI did Larry Murray have?
- Larry Murray drove in 30 runs in his career.
- Is Larry Murray in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Murray has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.