Miah Murray, baseball player, 1884-1891

Miah Murray

Born: 1/1/1865 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 1/11/1922 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-17 | Final Game: 1891-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jeremiah J. Murray

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Biography

Miah Murray was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the late 19th century, spanning from 1884 to 1891. Born in 1865, Murray played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 34 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 17 hits with a batting average of .142, while driving in 7 runs. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his contributions to the teams he played for during the early years of baseball are part of the fabric of the game’s history. Murray's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively focused game. While his individual statistics may not reflect the prowess of some of his contemporaries, his participation in the league during its formative years highlights the diverse array of players who shaped the early professional landscape. His time in the league is a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to baseball's evolution, paving the way for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 120 6 17 1 0 0 7 0 4 16 0.142 0.176 0.150 0.326 0.0

Career AVG .142 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career SLG .150 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.326 vs. league average 0.626 across their career seasons — 47.9% 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
1884 PRO NL 8 27 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.185 — — — — 0.0
1885 LS2 AA 12 43 4 8 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0.186 — — — — 0.0
1888 WS8 NL 12 42 1 4 1 0 0 3 0 1 7 0.095 — — — — 0.0
1891 WS9 AA 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 15 0 4 0
C 31 0 181 39 29 4
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 PRO 1B 1 0 2 0 2 0
1884 PRO C 7 0 42 4 9 0
1884 PRO OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1885 LS2 1B 2 0 3 0 0 0
1885 LS2 C 12 0 69 19 14 1
1888 WS8 1B 2 0 10 0 2 0
1888 WS8 C 10 0 48 14 6 3
1891 WS9 C 2 0 22 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 31
First Base 5
Center Field 1