Miah Murray

Jeremiah J. "Miah" Murray (January 1, 1865 – January 11, 1922) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball for four seasons, then umpired full-time for one season.[1] In his career, he played with four different teams: the Providence Grays in 1884, the Louisville Colonels in 1885), the Washington Nationals in 1888, and the Washington Senators in 1891.[1] His career totals include 34 games played, 120 at bats, and 17 hits for a .142 batting average.[1]

Miah Murray
Catcher/Umpire
Born: (1865-01-01)January 1, 1865 Boston, Massachusetts
Died: January 11, 1922(1922-01-11) (aged 57) Boston, Massachusetts
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 17, 1884, for the Providence Grays
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 1891, for the Washington Senators
MLB statistics
Batting average	.142
Runs scored	6
Games played	34
Teams
Providence Grays (1884) Louisville Colonels (1885) Washington Nationals (1888) Washington Statesmen (1891)

Later, he became a full-time umpire for the National League in 1895 when he officiated in 112 games.[1] He also is credited with umpiring one game in 1900, five games in 1905, and three games in 1910. He is also credited with seven ejections during the 1895 season.[1] Murray died at the age of 57 in his hometown of Boston, Massachusetts, and is interred at Holyhood Cemetery in Brookline, Massachusetts.[1]