Matt Murton

Born: 10/3/1981 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-07-08 | Final Game: 2009-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Matthew Henry Murton

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Biography

Matt Murton, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as an outfielder from 2005 to 2010. Over the course of his career, he played in 346 games, showcasing a solid batting average of .286. Murton was known for his potent hitting ability, accumulating 272 hits and driving in 112 runs, along with a total of 29 home runs. His performance also included 10 stolen bases, adding a layer of versatility to his offensive skill set. Murton's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball characterized by an increase in offensive production and the evolution of player conditioning. He played for the Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, and the Oakland Athletics, where he demonstrated his capability as a reliable contributor. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, Murton's consistent hitting and approach at the plate left a lasting impression, particularly with Cubs fans, where he was part of a team striving for postseason success. After his MLB tenure, he continued to play professionally in Japan, further extending his career and showcasing his talents on an international stage.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
346	952	134	272	46	5	29	112	10	93	149	0.286	0.352	0.436	0.788	1320.1

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.

Career OBP .352 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career SLG .436 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.788 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — near 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
2005	CHC	NL	51	140	19	45	3	2	7	14	2	16	22	0.321	.264 (+22%)	.330 (+17%)	.418 (+24%)	.749 (+21%)	540.2
2006	CHC	NL	144	455	70	135	22	3	13	62	5	45	62	0.297	.269 (+10%)	.336 (+8%)	.431 (+3%)	.768 (+5%)	604.3
2007	CHC	NL	94	235	35	66	13	0	8	22	1	26	39	0.281	.268 (+5%)	.335 (+5%)	.422 (+4%)	.758 (+4%)	236.1
2008	CHC	NL	19	40	2	10	2	0	0	6	0	1	5	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	OAK	AL	9	30	1	3	1	0	0	2	0	1	7	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	COL	NL	29	52	7	13	5	0	1	6	2	4	14	0.250	.262 (-5%)	.332 (-9%)	.417 (-3%)	.750 (-6%)	-60.5