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.

Murray split the 2017 season between the Double–A Reading Fightin Phils and Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. In 41 total appearances, he accumulated a 4.58 ERA with 63 strikeouts and 3 saves in 53.0 innings of work. Murray elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017. [4]

Miami Marlins

On December 14, 2017, Murray signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. [5] He was released prior to the start of the season on March 28, 2018.

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

Long Island Ducks

On June 13, 2018, Murray signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 24 appearances for the Ducks, he struggled to an 0-2 record and 6.86 ERA with 24 strikeouts across 21 innings of relief. Murray became a free agent following the 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. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  5. ↑ 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
Pitcher
Born: (1990-04-22) April 22, 1990 (age 34)
Overland Park, Kansas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 2, 2015, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
October 2, 2016, for the Philadelphia Phillies