Larry Murray, baseball player, 1974-1979

Larry Murray

Born: 4/1/1953 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-07 | Final Game: 1979-09-23

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 179 lbs

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Biography

Larry Murray was a professional baseball player born in 1953 who played as a position player from 1974 to 1979. Over the course of his career, he participated in 226 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the outfield. Known for his speed on the basepaths, Murray recorded 20 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to be a disruptive force when on base. While he finished his career with a batting average of .177, he contributed to his teams with 73 hits and 30 RBIs, including 3 home runs. Murray's playing era was characterized by a transition in Major League Baseball, as the game began to see an influx of players from diverse backgrounds and a growing emphasis on speed and athleticism. Though his offensive statistics may not reflect the typical contributions from a position player, his presence on the field and ability to steal bases provided strategic advantages for his teams. After his career concluded in September 1979, Murray left a legacy as a player who exemplified the hustle and grit of the game during a time of evolving baseball styles.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
226 412 49 73 16 4 3 30 20 49 74 0.177 0.264 0.257 0.521 -1933.3

Career AVG .177 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.521 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 26.2% 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
1974 NYY AL 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1975 NYY AL 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1976 NYY AL 8 10 2 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1977 OAK AL 90 162 19 29 5 2 1 9 12 17 36 0.179 .264 (-32%) .329 (-22%) .401 (-37%) .730 (-30%) -907.6
1978 OAK AL 11 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1979 OAK AL 105 226 25 42 11 2 2 20 6 28 34 0.186 .265 (-30%) .329 (-17%) .397 (-30%) .727 (-24%) -1025.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 1 1 0 0
OF 188 101 303 11 8 5
SS 1 1 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 NYA OF 3 0 0 0 0 0
1975 NYA OF 4 0 1 0 0 0
1976 NYA OF 7 1 9 1 0 0
1977 OAK OF 78 40 114 3 1 3
1977 OAK SS 1 1 0 0 0 0
1978 OAK OF 6 2 6 0 0 0
1979 OAK 2B 3 0 1 1 0 0
1979 OAK OF 90 58 173 7 7 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Left Field 63
Center Field 54
Right Field 85
Designated Hitter 6