Red Murray

Born: 3/4/1884 in Arnot, PA, USA

Died: 12/4/1958 in Sayre, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-06-16 | Final Game: 1917-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Murray

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Biography

Red Murray, born in 1884, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1906 to 1917. Known for his speed and versatility on the field, he played in 1,264 games, amassing 1,170 hits and a batting average of .270. His offensive contributions included 37 home runs and 579 runs batted in, while his remarkable base-running ability was evidenced by his 321 stolen bases. Murray was a significant figure during the early 20th century, a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and a greater emphasis on speed and athleticism. Murray's playing style was characterized by his aggressive base-running and ability to get on base, making him a valuable asset to his teams. He played primarily during the deadball era, a period known for lower scoring games and an emphasis on contact hitting and defense. His contributions on the diamond left a lasting impact on the game, as he navigated the challenges of an era that was still crystallizing its identity and rules. Red Murray's legacy endures as a testament to the talent and determination of early baseball players who helped shape the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1264	4334	555	1170	168	96	37	579	321	299	381	0.270	0.323	0.379	0.702	5859.1

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +14.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.648 across their career seasons — +8.3% 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
1906	STL	NL	46	144	18	37	9	7	1	16	5	9	17	0.257	.247 (+4%)	.307 (-1%)	.315 (+39%)	.622 (+19%)	323.3
1907	STL	NL	132	485	46	127	10	10	7	46	23	24	60	0.262	.245 (+7%)	.304 (-1%)	.308 (+19%)	.613 (+9%)	568.6
1908	STL	NL	154	593	64	167	19	15	7	62	48	37	58	0.282	.240 (+17%)	.298 (+11%)	.306 (+30%)	.605 (+21%)	2032.9
1909	NY1	NL	149	570	74	150	15	12	7	91	48	45	52	0.263	.244 (+8%)	.306 (+4%)	.312 (+18%)	.618 (+11%)	1020.2
1910	NY1	NL	149	553	78	153	27	8	4	87	57	52	51	0.277	.249 (+11%)	.317 (+9%)	.326 (+15%)	.644 (+12%)	1230.5
1911	NY1	NL	140	488	70	142	27	15	3	78	48	43	37	0.291	.266 (+9%)	.336 (+5%)	.356 (+19%)	.693 (+13%)	1096.8
1912	NY1	NL	143	549	83	152	26	20	3	92	38	27	45	0.277	.268 (+3%)	.335 (-5%)	.358 (+15%)	.694 (+6%)	326.7
1913	NY1	NL	147	520	70	139	21	3	2	59	35	34	28	0.267	.259 (+3%)	.325 (-2%)	.345 (-4%)	.670 (-3%)	-307.0
1914	NY1	NL	86	139	19	31	6	3	0	23	11	9	7	0.223	.255 (-13%)	.322 (-16%)	.339 (-9%)	.661 (-12%)	-347.9
1915	NY1	NL	45	127	12	28	1	2	3	11	2	7	15	0.220	.250 (-12%)	.318 (-18%)	.332 (-1%)	.651 (-9%)	-224.7
1915	CHC	NL	51	144	20	43	6	1	0	11	6	8	8	0.299	.250 (+19%)	.318 (+7%)	.332 (+7%)	.651 (+7%)	-224.7
1917	NY1	NL	22	22	1	1	1	0	0	3	0	4	3	0.045	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
19	68	7	14	4	1	0	5	6	9	0.206

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1913	WS	NY1	5	16	2	4	0	0	1	2	2	0.250
1912	WS	NY1	8	31	5	10	4	1	4	2	2	0.323
1911	WS	NY1	6	21	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	4	0	0
C	8	6	32	10	3	2
OF	1171	614	1962	176	113	28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	SLN	C	7	6	30	10	3	2
1906	SLN	OF	34	33	43	7	2	0
1907	SLN	OF	131	131	232	25	18	4
1908	SLN	OF	154	154	274	22	28	4
1909	NY1	OF	149	148	222	30	14	1
1910	NY1	OF	148	148	246	26	15	3
1911	NY1	OF	131	0	196	12	10	4
1912	NY1	OF	143	0	255	20	9	7
1913	NY1	OF	147	0	279	24	11	3
1914	NY1	OF	49	0	56	2	0	0
1915	NY1	OF	34	0	66	4	3	1
1915	CHN	2B	1	0	0	4	0	0
1915	CHN	OF	40	0	82	4	3	1
1917	NY1	C	1	0	2	0	0	0
1917	NY1	OF	11	0	11	0	0	0