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Jim Murray

Jim Murray Notable

b. January 16, 1878 · Chicago Orphans 1902, St. Louis Browns 1911, Boston Braves 1914

Jim Murray played for three clubs across 13 seasons as a right fielder, opening with the Chicago Orphans in 1902 and closing with the Boston Braves in 1914.

Across 82 games he batted .203, with 53 hits and 21 runs. He finished with 3 home runs, 9 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 69 games in the outfield, with 87 putouts and 5 errors.

He was born in Galveston, TX, USA on January 16, 1878, and died on April 25, 1945. He batted right-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1902 CHC 124738 000 12180 .170
1911 SLB 31102819 503 115260 .186
1914 BSN 391121026 420 126242 .232
Career 822612153 923 2413682 .203

On this day & linked events

1878

Born January 16, 1878

Galveston, TX, USA

1945

Died April 25, 1945

1902

Major-league debut: Jim Murray

Jim Murray made a major-league debut on September 2, 1902.

1914

Final major-league game: Jim Murray

Jim Murray played a final major-league game on July 10, 1914.

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