Miah Murray
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1891)
Miah Murray was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1891 for 4 teams, including the Providence Grays, a span of 8 seasons. In 34 career games, he hit .142 with 17 hits and 7 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 1/11/1922 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-05-17
- Last Game
- 1891-10-03
Full name: Jeremiah J. Murray
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 120 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 16 | .142 | .176 | .150 | .326 | 0 |
Career AVG .142 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.
Career OBP .176 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.
Career SLG .150 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.
Career OPS .326 vs. league average .626 across their career seasons — 47.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PRO | NL | 8 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1885 | LS2 | AA | 12 | 43 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .186 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1888 | WS8 | NL | 12 | 42 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .095 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1891 | WS9 | AA | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 34 | 120 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 16 | .142 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 31 |
| First Base | 5 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Miah Murray: the record in brief
According to the bio, Miah Murray debuted on May 17, 1884 and played a final game on October 3, 1891. The season rows list, in order, the Providence Grays (1884), the Louisville Colonels (1885), the Washington Nationals (1888), and the Washington Statesmen (1891). Murray, a catcher by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 170 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Murray was born on January 1, 1865, in Boston, MA, USA. Murray's death is recorded on January 11, 1922, in Boston, MA, USA. Miah Murray was the playing name; the full given name is Jeremiah J.
The batting record for Murray: 34 games, 17 hits in 120 at bats, and a .142 average, adding 7 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .176 clip and slugging .150, Murray finished with a .326 OPS. Over the seasons Murray played, league hitters batted .245; the .142 career figure is 42.2% below that. By OPS the gap is 47.9% below league average (.326 against .626). Murray collected a career-high 8 hits in 1885. The best average in the busiest seasons was .186, in 1885.
Frequently Asked Questions about Miah Murray
- What years did Miah Murray play?
- Miah Murray played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1891.
- Was Miah Murray a pitcher?
- No. Miah Murray was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Miah Murray hit?
- Miah Murray hit 0 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What teams did Miah Murray play for?
- Miah Murray played for 4 teams: the Providence Grays (1884), the Louisville Colonels (1885), the Washington Nationals (1888), and the Washington Statesmen (1891).
- What were Miah Murray's career stats?
- In 34 games, Miah Murray had 17 hits, 7 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .142 batting average.
- What position did Miah Murray play?
- Miah Murray played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Miah Murray and how much did he weigh?
- Miah Murray was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Miah Murray's career batting average?
- Miah Murray batted .142 over his career, with 17 hits in 120 at bats.
- How many RBI did Miah Murray have?
- Miah Murray drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Miah Murray in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Miah Murray has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.