Miah Murray

Jeremiah J. "Miah" Murray (January 1, 1865 – January 11, 1922) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball for four seasons, then umpired full-time for one season.[1] In his career, he played with four different teams: the Providence Grays in 1884, the Louisville Colonels in 1885), the Washington Nationals in 1888, and the Washington Senators in 1891.[1] His career totals include 34 games played, 120 at bats, and 17 hits for a .142 batting average.[1]

Miah Murray
Catcher/Umpire
Born: (1865-01-01)January 1, 1865
Boston, Massachusetts
Died: January 11, 1922(1922-01-11) (aged 57)
Boston, Massachusetts
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 17, 1884, for the Providence Grays
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 1891, for the Washington Senators
MLB statistics
Batting average.142
Runs scored6
Games played34
Teams

Later, he became a full-time umpire for the National League in 1895 when he officiated in 112 games.[1] He also is credited with umpiring one game in 1900, five games in 1905, and three games in 1910. He is also credited with seven ejections during the 1895 season.[1] Murray died at the age of 57 in his hometown of Boston, Massachusetts, and is interred at Holyhood Cemetery in Brookline, Massachusetts.[1]

References

  1. "Miah Murray's career statistics". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Retrieved 2009-06-06.


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