Eddie Murray
Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Anaheim Angels
First Base, Designated Hitter
Eddie Murray quietly dominated first base in the 1980s for the Baltimore Orioles. Beginning his career in 1977, Murray was recognized as the American League Rookie of the Year. Murray was a regular at the All-Star Game, appearing seven times in an Orioles uniform and once as a Dodger. Eight times, Murray finished in the top ten for the Most Valuable Player award, including six years in a row from 1980-1985, finishing second in 1982 to Robin Yount and in 1983 to teammate Cal Ripken, Jr. In the strike-shortened 1981 season, Murray led the American League in home runs and runs batted in. Five times in his career, Murray hit at least 30 round-trippers; six times he drove in at least 100 runs. He is 17th on the career list for home runs with 504, ahead of Hall of Famers Lou Gehrig, Stan Musial, Willie Stargell and Dave Winfield. He also ranks 12th on the all-time hits list with 3255.
CAREER STATISTICS
(1977-1997)
G = 3026
AB = 11336
R = 1627
H = 3255
2B = 560
3B = 35
HR = 504
RBI = 1917
SB = 110
AVG. = .287
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