Matt Murton
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2009)
Matt Murton was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2009 for the Chicago Cubs, the Athletics, and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 5 seasons. In 346 career games, he hit .286 with 272 hits, 29 home runs, and 112 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,323.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-07-08
- Last Game
- 2009-10-04
Full name: Matthew Henry Murton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 346 | 952 | 134 | 272 | 46 | 5 | 29 | 112 | 10 | 93 | 149 | .286 | .352 | .436 | .788 | 1,323 |
Career AVG .286 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.
Career OBP .352 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.
Career SLG .436 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .788 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | CHN | NL | 51 | 140 | 19 | 45 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 22 | .321 | .264 (+22%) | .330 (+17%) | .418 (+24%) | .749 (+21%) | 540.2 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | 144 | 455 | 70 | 135 | 22 | 3 | 13 | 62 | 5 | 45 | 62 | .297 | .269 (+10%) | .336 (+8%) | .431 (+3%) | .768 (+5%) | 604.3 |
| 2007 | CHN | NL | 94 | 235 | 35 | 66 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 1 | 26 | 39 | .281 | .268 (+5%) | .335 (+5%) | .422 (+4%) | .758 (+4%) | 236.1 |
| 2008 | CHN | NL | 19 | 40 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | OAK | AL | 9 | 30 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | COL | NL | 29 | 52 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 14 | .250 | .262 (-5%) | .332 (-9%) | .417 (-3%) | .750 (-6%) | -57.4 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 346 | 952 | 134 | 272 | 46 | 5 | 29 | 112 | 10 | 93 | 149 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 1,323 | ||
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 (346 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 169 | 470 | 70 | 132 | 12 | 57 | .281 |
| Away | 177 | 482 | 64 | 140 | 17 | 55 | .290 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-04 | COL | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-29 | COL | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-23 | COL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-15 | COL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-13 | COL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-11 | COL | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-09-10 | COL | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-06-04 | COL | HOU | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009-06-03 | COL | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-06-02 | COL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 233 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 48 |
Salary History
Matt Murton's recorded salaries total $752,000 over 2 seasons, 2006 to 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Murton's career ran from 2005 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2005, 2008, and 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CHN | NL | $415,000 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | $337,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $752,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Matt Murton: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 8, 2005 and the final game on October 4, 2009, Matt Murton built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Chicago Cubs (2005 through 2008), the Oakland Athletics (2008), and the Colorado Rockies (2009). Born on October 3, 1981, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, Murton is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds. The given name on file is Matthew Henry Murton.
Murton finished with 272 hits from 952 at bats in 346 games, which works out to .286, adding 29 homers and 112 RBI. Murton got on base at a .352 rate and slugged .436 (.788 OPS). Over the seasons Murton played, league hitters batted .266; the .286 career figure is 7.6% above that. No season beat the 13 home runs Murton hit in 2006. The highest hit total in a season was 135, in 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matt Murton
- What years did Matt Murton play?
- Matt Murton played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2009.
- Was Matt Murton a pitcher?
- No. Matt Murton was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Matt Murton hit?
- Matt Murton hit 29 career home runs with 272 hits.
- What teams did Matt Murton play for?
- Matt Murton played for 3 teams: the Chicago Cubs (2005–2008), the Oakland Athletics (2008), and the Colorado Rockies (2009).
- What were Matt Murton's career stats?
- In 346 games, Matt Murton had 272 hits, 29 home runs, 112 RBI, 134 runs, and 10 stolen bases, with a .286 batting average.
- How much did Matt Murton earn in his career?
- Matt Murton's recorded salaries total $752,000 over 2 seasons, 2006 to 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Murton's career ran from 2005 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2005, 2008, and 2009.
- What was Matt Murton's salary?
- Matt Murton's last recorded salary was $415,000, in 2007. His highest recorded salary was $415,000, in 2007, and his lowest was $337,000, in 2006. The Salary History table lists each season from 2006 to 2007.
- What position did Matt Murton play?
- Matt Murton played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Matt Murton and how much did he weigh?
- Matt Murton was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Matt Murton hit each season?
- Matt Murton's home runs by season: 7 in 2005, 13 in 2006, 8 in 2007, 0 in 2008, and 1 in 2009. His most in one season was 13, in 2006.
- What was Matt Murton's career batting average?
- Matt Murton batted .286 over his career, with 272 hits in 952 at bats.
- How many RBI did Matt Murton have?
- Matt Murton drove in 112 runs in his career.
- Is Matt Murton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Matt Murton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.