Miah Murray
Born: 1/1/1865 in Boston, MA, USA
Died: 1/11/1922 in Boston, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-05-17 | Final Game: 1891-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Jeremiah J. Murray
Biography
Miah Murray was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the late 19th century, spanning from 1884 to 1891. Born in 1865, Murray played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 34 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 17 hits with a batting average of .142, while driving in 7 runs. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his contributions to the teams he played for during the early years of baseball are part of the fabric of the game’s history.
Murray's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively focused game. While his individual statistics may not reflect the prowess of some of his contemporaries, his participation in the league during its formative years highlights the diverse array of players who shaped the early professional landscape. His time in the league is a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to baseball's evolution, paving the way for future generations of players.
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 | 0.142 | 0.176 | 0.150 | 0.326 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PRO | NL | 8 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
| 1885 | LS2 | AA | 12 | 43 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.186 | 0.0 |
| 1888 | WS8 | NL | 12 | 42 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 1891 | WS9 | AA | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| C | 31 | 0 | 181 | 39 | 29 | 4 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PRO | C | 7 | 0 | 42 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 1884 | PRO | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | PRO | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1885 | LS2 | C | 12 | 0 | 69 | 19 | 14 | 1 |
| 1885 | LS2 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | WS8 | C | 10 | 0 | 48 | 14 | 6 | 3 |
| 1888 | WS8 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1891 | WS9 | C | 2 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 31 |
| First Base | 5 |
| Center Field | 1 |