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United States Eddie Murray, known as 'Steady Eddie,' established a Hall of Fame career as a switch-hitting first baseman and later transitioned into coaching roles.
Murray has been a supporter of Baltimore's Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum, most notably putting his name on a wine whose proceeds have been donated to the museum.
Born on February 24, 1956, in Los Angeles, California, Eddie Murray was the eighth of twelve children. He developed his baseball skills at an early age, learning the game from his older brothers and under the guidance of Little League coach Clifford Prelow. Murray attended Locke High School in Los Angeles, where he demonstrated his hitting ability with a .500 batting average during his senior year, playing alongside future MLB Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith.
Murray was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the third round of the 1973 amateur draft. He made his Major League debut on April 7, 1977, as a designated hitter. His rookie season saw him play 160 games, batting .283 with 27 home runs and 88 RBIs, earning him the American League Rookie of the Year award. He quickly became a cornerstone for the Orioles, consistently delivering strong offensive and defensive performances. Over his career with Baltimore, from 1977 to 1988, he averaged 28 home runs and 99 RBIs annually. He was selected for eight All-Star Games during his career (1978, 1981–1986, 1991), won three Gold Glove Awards (1982–1984), and secured three Silver Slugger Awards (1983, 1984, 1990). A significant career achievement with the Orioles was winning the World Series in 1983, where he hit two home runs in the decisive Game 5. His relationship with Orioles management eventually led to a trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1988.
After his tenure with the Dodgers (1989-1991) and a stint with the New York Mets (1992-1993), Murray joined the Cleveland Indians in 1994 as a designated hitter. With Cleveland, he achieved a major milestone on June 30, 1995, reaching his 3,000th career hit. The 1995 season also saw him play in the World Series again, where he hit a walk-off single in Game 3, though the team lost. He returned to the Orioles in 1996 and hit his 500th career home run on September 6, becoming one of only a few players to achieve both 3,000 hits and 500 home runs. Murray retired after the 1997 season, having played for the Anaheim Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers. Following his playing career, he served as a coach for the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, and Los Angeles Dodgers.
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