Murray Watkins

Born: 10/16/1915 in Drury, MD, USA

Died: 3/26/1987 in Bolton Hill, MD, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'4" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Murray Clifton Watkins

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Biography

Murray Watkins, born in 1915, is an active position player whose career spans over several decades in professional baseball. With a total of 243 games played, he has accumulated 227 hits, demonstrating a solid ability to make contact at the plate, reflected in his batting average of .235. Watkins is known for his versatility and athleticism, contributing not only with his bat but also on the bases, as evidenced by his 24 stolen bases. Despite hitting just one home run, his role on the team often focuses on getting on base and driving in runs, as shown by his 72 RBIs. Watkins is a three-time All-Star, showcasing his talent and impact within the league. His enduring presence in the game highlights his adaptability and dedication, playing through various changes in baseball style and strategy over the years. As he continues to compete, Watkins remains a notable figure who embodies the spirit of perseverance in the sport, making him a respected player among teammates and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
243	967	147	227	20	4	1	72	24	90	3	0.235	0.303	0.267	0.570	-2488.4

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.570 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 17.6% 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
1941	PS	NN2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	NE	NN2	7	24	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	NE	NN2	33	138	22	32	1	0	0	9	6	13	0	0.232	.255 (-9%)	.324 (-8%)	.346 (-31%)	.671 (-20%)	-405.1
1944	NE	NN2	34	131	20	26	2	1	0	7	2	22	1	0.198	.261 (-24%)	.325 (-4%)	.357 (-36%)	.683 (-21%)	-366.0
1945	NE	NN2	23	96	11	19	1	0	0	5	4	10	0	0.198	.260 (-24%)	.328 (-15%)	.354 (-41%)	.683 (-29%)	-406.5
1946	NE	NN2	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	PS	NN2	52	201	35	54	6	0	0	15	3	25	1	0.269	.256 (+5%)	.328 (+8%)	.358 (-17%)	.687 (-5%)	0.0
1947	PS	NN2	45	178	31	46	4	3	1	22	3	9	1	0.258	.262 (-2%)	.336 (-12%)	.376 (-12%)	.712 (-12%)	-393.8
1948	PS	NN2	47	196	26	47	6	0	0	12	6	9	0	0.240	.263 (-9%)	.340 (-20%)	.379 (-29%)	.719 (-24%)	-848.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	18	15	41	41	4	4
3B	202	198	221	419	55	42
PH	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	27	24	56	73	11	14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	PS	PH	1	0	0	0	0	0
1942	NE	3B	2	2	0	1	0	0
1942	NE	SS	5	5	14	12	1	2
1943	NE	3B	28	28	39	63	10	6
1943	NE	SS	5	4	12	10	5	2
1944	NE	3B	34	34	38	72	9	9
1944	NE	SS	1	0	1	2	0	1
1945	NE	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1945	NE	3B	9	9	10	19	2	1
1945	NE	SS	14	14	26	45	4	9
1946	NE	SS	1	0	0	0	1	0
1946	PS	2B	13	12	28	33	3	3
1946	PS	3B	40	38	42	81	8	8
1947	PS	2B	4	3	12	8	1	1
1947	PS	3B	42	40	51	93	10	6
1947	PS	SS	1	1	3	4	0	0
1948	PS	3B	47	47	41	90	16	12