Wilbur Murdoch, baseball player, 1908-1908

Wilbur Murdoch

Born: 3/14/1875 in Avon, NY, USA

Died: 10/29/1941 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-08-29 | Final Game: 1908-10-03

Throws: R

Full name: Wilbur Edwin Murdoch

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Biography

Wilbur Murdoch was born in 1875 and had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, playing from August 29, 1908, to October 3, 1908. Operating as a position player during the early days of the sport, Murdoch participated in 27 games, where he recorded 16 hits, 5 RBIs, and a batting average of .258. Although he did not hit any home runs, he showcased his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game through quickness and agility. Murdoch's career unfolded during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. His contributions, though limited, reflected the evolving nature of the game at the time. While he may not have achieved long-term fame, Murdoch's presence in the early 20th century baseball landscape is a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich history of the sport, often in ways that went unrecorded but were nonetheless significant in shaping the future of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 62 5 16 3 0 0 5 4 3 4 0.258 0.292 0.306 0.599 -17.8

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — near 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
1908 STL NL 27 62 5 16 3 0 0 5 4 3 4 0.258 .240 (+7%) .298 (-2%) .306 (avg) .605 (-1%) -17.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 16 13 21 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 SLN OF 16 13 21 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 13
Center Field 5