Jim Murray

Born: 12/31/1894 in Scranton, PA, USA

Died: 7/15/1973 in Jamaica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-07-03 | Final Game: 1922-09-24

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: James Francis Murray

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Biography

Jim Murray was a professional baseball player born in 1894, who played in the early 20th century. His Major League Baseball career spanned a brief period from July 3, 1922, to September 24, 1922. Primarily serving as a position player, Murray appeared in four games during his time in the league. He recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.5. Despite the limited opportunities on the field, his involvement in the game came during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. Though his career statistics reflect a modest contribution, Murray represents the spirit of many players of his time who persevered in a challenging era of baseball. His journey through the sport, albeit short-lived, adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, emphasizing the numerous athletes who contributed to the game in various capacities. Murray's experience serves as a reminder of the countless players who aimed to make their mark in a competitive environment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	1	6.0	8	3	0	3	3	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 7.6% 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
1922	BRO	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	1	6.0	8	3	3	3	4.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — +75.1% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +44.5% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +25.9% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — +34.6% above 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
1922	BRO	NL	4	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	BRO	P	4	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Syracuse University	Syracuse	NY	1921, 1922