Rich Murray facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rich Murray |
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| First baseman | |||
| Born: July 6, 1957 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| June 7, 1980, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
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| July 4, 1983, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
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| Batting average | .216 | ||
| Home runs | 4 | ||
| Runs batted in | 25 | ||
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Richard Dale Murray, known as Rich Murray, is a former professional baseball player. He was born on July 6, 1957. Rich played as a first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was part of the San Francisco Giants team. He played for them during the 1980 and 1983 seasons.
Rich Murray is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 195 pounds during his playing days. He batted and threw with his right hand.
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Early Life and Baseball Start
Rich Murray was born in Los Angeles, California. He showed talent in baseball from a young age.
Joining the Giants
The San Francisco Giants picked Rich in the sixth round of the 1975 MLB Draft. This meant they chose him to join their team from a group of many young players.
Rich Murray's MLB Career
Rich Murray played in Major League Baseball for two seasons. He was a first baseman, a key position on the baseball field.
Batting Statistics
During his career, Rich had a batting average of .216. This number shows how often a player gets a hit. He also hit four home runs. A home run is when a player hits the ball out of the park, scoring a run.
He scored 19 runs for his team. A run is scored when a player touches all four bases. Rich also had 25 RBI. An RBI means he helped other players score runs by getting a hit. He played in 57 games during his time in MLB.
Family Connections
Rich Murray has an older brother named Eddie Murray. Eddie also played in Major League Baseball. He was a very famous and successful player.
