Bill Murray, baseball player, 1917-1917

Bill Murray

Born: 9/6/1893 in Vinalhaven, ME, USA

Died: 9/14/1943 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-06-27 | Final Game: 1917-09-21

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Allenwood Murray

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Biography

Bill Murray was a professional baseball player born in 1893, who played as a position player during a brief stint in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from June 27, 1917, to September 21, 1917, during a time when the sport was beginning to emerge from the shadows of the deadball era and players were increasingly focusing on offensive prowess. Over the course of his limited career, Murray appeared in 8 games, recording 3 hits and driving in 4 runs, resulting in a batting average of .143. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base to his credit. Despite the short duration of his time in the major leagues, Murray's contributions to his team during the 1917 season reflect the struggles and determination of players in that era, many of whom faced challenges such as World War I, which impacted the sport significantly. While he did not achieve remarkable statistics such as home runs—finishing with 0 in his career—Murray's presence in the game during this transitional period serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not extensively documented.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 21 2 3 0 1 0 4 1 2 2 0.143 0.217 0.238 0.455 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 42.6% below league average.

Career OBP .217 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.455 vs. league average 0.636 across their career seasons — 28.4% 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 WSN AL 8 21 2 3 0 1 0 4 1 2 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 0 11 13 3 2
SS 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1917 WS1 2B 6 0 11 13 3 2
1917 WS1 SS 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brown University Providence RI 1915, 1916, 1917