Bobby Murray

Born: 7/4/1898 in St. Albans, VT, USA

Died: 1/4/1979 in Nashua, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-09-24 | Final Game: 1923-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Robert Hayes Murray

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Biography

Bobby Murray, born in 1898, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1923 to October 7, 1923. Despite playing only 10 games in Major League Baseball, Murray made a notable contribution as a position player during a time when the sport was evolving and gaining popularity in the post-Deadball Era. His playing style reflected the shift towards a more aggressive offensive approach, even if his own statistics did not fully capture the potential he may have possessed. Throughout his short stint in the majors, Murray recorded 7 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .189. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. While his home run totals remained at 0, Murray's determination and presence on the field left a mark, albeit small, in the annals of baseball history. His career, while fleeting, represents the countless players who aspired to leave a legacy in a burgeoning sport, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball's early 20th-century narrative.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
118.0	106.0	15.0	28.0	5.0	0	0	0	8.0	3.0	2.0	0.264	0.322	0.311	0.633

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1925	60.0	53.0	11.0	16.0	3.0	6.0	3.0	2.0	0.302	0.373	0.358	0.731
1926	46.0	42.0	3.0	9.0	2.0	2.0	0	0	0.214	0.250	0.262	0.512
1927	12.0	11.0	1.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0.273	0.333	0.273	0.606

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	37	2	7	1	0	0	2	1	1	4	0.189	0.211	0.216	0.427	0.0

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.

Career SLG .216 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 44.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.427 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 41.9% 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
1923	WSN	AL	10	37	2	7	1	0	0	2	1	1	4	0.189	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	10	0	11	27	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	WS1	3B	10	0	11	27	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	2
Third Base	9