Matt Murray

Born: 9/26/1970 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 6/22/2025 in Calhoun, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-08-12 | Final Game: 1995-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Matthew Michael Murray

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Biography

Matt Murray, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2008. Primarily serving as a position player, Murray's time in the majors was marked by his appearances in just six games. During this span, he recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.5. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, Murray's presence on the field contributed to the team dynamic during his short tenure. Murray's career unfolded during an era of significant transition in baseball, with the game increasingly embracing power hitting and advanced statistical analysis. Although his playing time was limited, he represented the many players who worked diligently to reach the major leagues. His story underscores the challenges faced by athletes striving to make their mark in a highly competitive environment, highlighting both the triumphs and trials that define the journey of a professional ballplayer.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	6	2	0	0	0	14.0	21	15	4	8	4	9.64	0

Career ERA 9.64 vs. league average 4.45 across their career seasons — 116.6% 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
1995	ATL	NL	0	2	4	1	0	0	0	10.7	10	8	5	3	6.75	4.45 (-52%)	-917.6
1995	BOS	AL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	3.3	11	7	3	1	18.90	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +87.4% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +48.0% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — +19.8% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — +32.4% 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
1995	ATL	NL	4	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	BOS	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	2	1	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	ATL	P	4	1	1	4	0	0
1995	BOS	P	2	1	0	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6