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Athletics Franchise · 1951–1953

Ray Murray

Catcher3 seasons1951–1953

Biography

Ray Murray was a Major League Baseball catcher, born October 12, 1917 in Spring Hope, NC. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 3" and 204 pounds, Ray Murray debuted on April 25, 1948 and last played on September 25, 1954.

Over 250 major-league games, Ray Murray batted .252 with 184 hits, 8 home runs, and 80 RBI in 731 at-bats.

Every one of Ray's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
October 12, 1917
Birthplace
Spring Hope, NC
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 3", 204 lb
MLB Debut
April 25, 1948
Final Game
September 25, 1954
Seasons with A's
3

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 250 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
250731691843768805567.252.305.352.657
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1948Cleveland Indians44000.000
1950Cleveland Indians5513938113.273
1951Cleveland Indians111011.000
1951Philadelphia Athletics4012226013.213
1951?4112327014.220
1952Philadelphia Athletics4413628110.206
1953Philadelphia Athletics8426876641.284
1954Baltimore Orioles22611502.246

Season-by-Season

1953Philadelphia AthleticsCatcher1952Philadelphia AthleticsCatcher1951Philadelphia AthleticsCatcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Ray Murray appears across the 1951-1953 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Ray Murray played 168 games with 130 hits and 64 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Ray Murray.

Elmer ValoPete SuderAlex KellnerCarl ScheibJoe AstrothBobby ShantzEddie JoostGus Zernial

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Ray Murray play?
Ray Murray was a catcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Ray Murray play for the Athletics?
Ray Murray appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1951-1953.
Where was Ray Murray born?
Ray Murray was born on October 12, 1917 in Spring Hope, NC.
What were Ray Murray's MLB career stats?
Over 250 MLB games, Ray Murray hit .252 with 184 hits, 8 home runs, and 80 RBI.

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