Murray Wall, baseball player, 1950-1959

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

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

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

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