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
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SFG | NL | 53 | 194 | 19 | 42 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 2 | 11 | 48 | 0.216 | -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 |