Rich Murray, baseball player, 1980-1983

Rich Murray

Born: 7/6/1957 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-06-07 | Final Game: 1983-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Richard Dale Murray

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Biography

Rich Murray, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1980 to 1983. As a position player, he was known for his versatility and determination on the field. Over the course of his career, Murray appeared in 57 games, where he demonstrated flashes of potential with a total of 44 hits, including 4 home runs and 25 RBIs. His batting average stood at .216, reflecting the challenges he faced in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball. Murray's playing style was characterized by his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively, although his overall numbers indicate that he struggled to find consistent success at the plate. With 2 stolen bases, he displayed a measure of speed and base-running acumen that was essential in the game. While his career was relatively brief, spanning just over three seasons, Murray remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing a generation of players navigating the evolving landscape of the sport during the early 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
57 204 19 44 8 2 4 25 2 11 51 0.216 0.256 0.333 0.589 -580.6

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.589 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1980 SFG NL 53 194 19 42 8 2 4 24 2 11 48 0.216 .264 (-18%) .326 (-21%) .387 (-12%) .714 (-16%) -580.6
1983 SFG NL 4 10 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 56 53 528 36 7 33

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 SFN 1B 53 51 508 35 7 32
1983 SFN 1B 3 2 20 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 56