Murray Wall
Born: 9/19/1926 in Dallas, TX, USA
Died: 10/8/1971 in Rains County, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1950-07-04 | Final Game: 1959-07-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Murray Wesley Wall
Biography
Murray Wall, born in 1926, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 4, 1950, to July 25, 1959. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Wall achieved a win-loss record of 13-14 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.2. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 82 strikeouts, and he also recorded 14 saves, showcasing his effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
Wall played during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players and the changing dynamics of the game. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions on the mound were significant in bolstering the pitching staffs of the teams he played for. His career reflects the perseverance and dedication of many players in the post-war period, a time when baseball was solidifying its status as America’s pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 14 | 91 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 193.0 | 196 | 90 | 25 | 63 | 82 | 4.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24.3 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 3.33 | 364.2 |
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 8 | 9 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 114.3 | 109 | 46 | 33 | 53 | 3.62 | -810.4 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 1 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 31.7 | 31 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 5.40 | -1356.8 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 5.71 | -1356.8 |
| 1959 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 46 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0.109 | 0.109 | 0.109 | 0.217 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 11 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 52 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.107 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | WSN | AL | 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 91 | 1 | 17 | 54 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | BOS | P | 11 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958 | BOS | P | 52 | 1 | 9 | 32 | 0 | 2 |
| 1959 | BOS | P | 15 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | BOS | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 91 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950 |