Eddie Clarence Murray, nicknamed "Steady Eddie", is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman, designated hitter, and coach. He spent most of his MLB career with the Baltimore Orioles, and ranks fourth in team history in games played and hits. Though Murray never won a Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award, he finished in the top ten in MVP voting several times. Murray has more RBIs than any other MLB switch-hitter; his 996 runs batted in in the 1980s were more than any other player. Murray began his playing career with the Orioles in 1977 after being drafted in 1973. In his rookie season, he batted .283 in 160 games with 27 home runs and 173 hits as he was awarded the American League Rookie of the Year. The following season saw him named to the All-Star team for the first time ever as he batted .285 with 27 home runs in 161 games. Murray went to the World Series twice with the Orioles in 1979 and 1983; in the decisive Game 5 of the latter, Murray hit two home runs in the 5-0 victory for his first and only championship.
Eddie Murray
Athlete
Notable For
American baseball player
Eddie Murray's Historical Timeline
Eddie Murray is born
Eddie Murray, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1957-02-24.
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Eddie Murray wins AL Rookie of Year
Eddie Clarence Murray, nicknamed "Steady Eddie", is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman, designated hitter, and coach.
Baltimore Oriole Eddie Murray knocks in 9 RBIs in a game against the California Angels
Baltimore Oriole Eddie Murray knocks in 9 RBIs in a game against the California Angels
Baltimore first baseman Eddie Murray hits his 299th and 300th career home runs to lead the Orioles to an 8-4 win over th
Baltimore first baseman Eddie Murray hits his 299th and 300th career home runs to lead the Orioles to an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers
Orioles trade veteran 1B Eddie Murray to the Dodgers
Eddie Clarence Murray, nicknamed "Steady Eddie", is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman, designated hitter, and coach.
NY Met Eddie Murray is 20th to get 1,600 RBIs
NY Met Eddie Murray is 20th to get 1,600 RBIs
Baltimore Orioles' Eddie Murray hits his 500th career home run
Eddie Clarence Murray, nicknamed "Steady Eddie", is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman, designated hitter, and coach.
Associated Historical Events
Eddie Murray is born
Eddie Murray, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1957-02-24.
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Eddie Murray wins AL Rookie of Year
Eddie Clarence Murray, nicknamed "Steady Eddie", is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman, designated hitter, and coach.
Baltimore Oriole Eddie Murray knocks in 9 RBIs in a game against the California Angels
Baltimore Oriole Eddie Murray knocks in 9 RBIs in a game against the California Angels
Baltimore first baseman Eddie Murray hits his 299th and 300th career home runs to lead the Orioles to an 8-4 win over th
Baltimore first baseman Eddie Murray hits his 299th and 300th career home runs to lead the Orioles to an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers
Orioles trade veteran 1B Eddie Murray to the Dodgers
Eddie Clarence Murray, nicknamed "Steady Eddie", is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman, designated hitter, and coach.
NY Met Eddie Murray is 20th to get 1,600 RBIs
NY Met Eddie Murray is 20th to get 1,600 RBIs
Baltimore Orioles' Eddie Murray hits his 500th career home run
Eddie Clarence Murray, nicknamed "Steady Eddie", is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman, designated hitter, and coach.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Eddie Murray born?
- Eddie Murray was born on 1957-02-24 (American).
- What is Eddie Murray known for?
- American baseball player
- What historical events involved Eddie Murray?
- Eddie Murray was involved in 7 recorded historical events, including Eddie Murray is born, Baltimore Orioles first baseman Eddie Murray wins AL Rookie of Year, Baltimore Oriole Eddie Murray knocks in 9 RBIs in a game against the California Angels.