Red Murff

Born: 4/1/1921 in Burlington, TX, USA

Died: 11/28/2008 in Tyler, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-21 | Final Game: 1957-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Robert Murff

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Biography

Red Murff was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1956 to 1957. Born in 1921, Murff made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning from the post-war era into a more competitive landscape. He played for a brief period but left an indelible mark through his contributions on the mound. Over the course of his career, Murff compiled a record of 2-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.65. He recorded a total of 31 strikeouts and registered 3 saves, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations. Despite the limited duration of his time in the majors, Murff's role as a pitcher during this era underscored the evolving strategies of baseball, as teams began to increasingly rely on specialized pitchers in key moments of the game. His legacy lies not only in his statistics but also in the rich tapestry of baseball history during the mid-20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	26	2	0	0	3	50.3	56	26	6	18	31	4.65	0

Career ERA 4.65 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 19.3% worse 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
1956	ATL	NL	0	0	14	1	0	0	1	24.3	25	12	7	18	4.44	3.96 (-12%)	-
1957	ATL	NL	2	2	12	1	0	0	2	26.0	31	14	11	13	4.85	3.83 (-26%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	11	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.091	0.091	0.091	0.182	0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 64.7% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 72.3% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 76.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.182 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 74.8% 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
1956	ATL	NL	14	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	ATL	NL	12	6	1	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	26	2	5	11	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	ML1	P	14	1	4	4	1	0
1957	ML1	P	12	1	1	7	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	26