Jim Murray

Born: 1/16/1878 in Galveston, TX, USA

Died: 4/25/1945 in Galveston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-09-02 | Final Game: 1914-07-10

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Oscar Murray

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Jim Murray was a professional baseball player active from 1902 until 1914, primarily known for his role as a position player. Born in 1878, he played during an era when baseball was transitioning into a more organized and popular sport, moving away from the rough-and-tumble days of the early years. Throughout his career, Murray participated in 82 games, where he recorded 53 hits and achieved a batting average of .203. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 24 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing a modest but crucial role in the lineup. Murray's playing style was emblematic of the early 20th century, when power hitting was not yet the dominant force it would become in later decades. While he was not known for his speed, evidenced by his 2 stolen bases, his commitment to the game and his ability to contribute in various ways made him a valuable teammate during his tenure. Though not a superstar by modern standards, Jim Murray's time in baseball coincided with significant developments in the sport, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early Major League history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
82	261	21	53	9	2	3	24	2	13	68	0.203	0.244	0.287	0.531	-634.8

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career SLG .287 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.531 vs. league average 0.672 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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
1902	CHC	NL	12	47	3	8	0	0	0	1	0	2	18	0.170	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	SLA	AL	31	102	8	19	5	0	3	11	0	5	26	0.186	.266 (-30%)	.336 (-33%)	.356 (-9%)	.693 (-21%)	-391.6
1914	BSN	NL	39	112	10	26	4	2	0	12	2	6	24	0.232	.255 (-9%)	.322 (-14%)	.339 (-10%)	.661 (-12%)	-243.2