Tim Murchison

Born: 10/8/1896 in Liberty, NC, USA

Died: 10/20/1962 in Liberty, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-06-21 | Final Game: 1920-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Thomas Malcolm Murchison

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Biography

Tim Murchison, born in 1896, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1917 to May 3, 1920. Primarily recognized as a position player, Murchison played a total of three games in Major League Baseball. Despite his brief stint in the big leagues, he was part of a transformative era in baseball, witnessing the tail end of the deadball era, which was characterized by low-scoring games and a strong emphasis on pitching and defense. Throughout his career, Murchison faced challenges that ultimately limited his impact on the field, as he recorded zero hits, home runs, runs batted in (RBIs), and stolen bases, finishing with a batting average of .0. While his playing time was minimal and his statistical contributions were non-existent, Murchison's involvement in the game during the early 20th century remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry. His legacy serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to make their mark in the sport, even if their opportunities were fleeting.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	3	0	0	0	0	6.0	3	0	0	6	2	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.08 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1917	STL	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	2	2	0.00	—	-
1920	CLE	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	5.0	3	0	4	0	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1917	STL	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	CLE	AL	2	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	3	0	0	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1917	SLN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1920	CLE	P	2	0	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Guilford College	Greensboro	NC	1915, 1916, 1917