Colton Murray

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2⁄3 innings. He also hit .481 with three home runs.

Murray went on to play at the University of Kansas, where as a freshman in 2009 he went 2–3 with an ERA of 3.23, and also striking out 39 batters in 39 innings pitched. In his sophomore year in 2010, he posted a record of 1–2 with an ERA of 4.83 in 27 appearances, recording 36 strikeouts and four saves, also earning Academic All-Big 12 honors. [1] As a junior in 2011, he went 3–4 with an ERA of 3.79 and seven saves in 20 appearances, recording 33 strikeouts.

Murray played for the Pittsfield American Defenders in summer 2009, posting a record of 1–1 and an ERA of 3.27 in 10 appearances, recording 16 strikeouts and only 3 walks as well. In summer 2010, he played for the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod League where he was named a league all-star and posted a record of 1–1 with an ERA of 0.49 and eight saves in 18 appearances. [2] [3] Named a Top 30 Prospect in the league by ESPN's Keith Law.

Career

Philadelphia Phillies

Murray was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 13th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft. He was promoted to the major leagues on September 1, 2015. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Tampa Bay Rays

On December 14, 2017, Murray signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. [4] He was released on March 28, 2018.

Miami Marlins

On April 2, 2018, Murray signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins. He was assigned to AAA New Orleans Baby Cakes. Murray was released on June 4, 2018.

Long Island Ducks

On June 13, 2018, Murray signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

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References

  1. ↑ "Player Bio: Colton Murray". Archived from the original on September 18, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  2. ↑ "#17 Colton Murray". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  3. ↑ "East All-Star Roster: All-Star Game 2010". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  4. ↑ Polishuk, Mark (December 14, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/14/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
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Colton Murray
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Murray with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in 2021
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1990-04-22) April 22, 1990 (age 32)
Overland Park, Kansas
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 2, 2015, for the Philadelphia Phillies