Craig McMurtry was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and the Texas Rangers. He was born on November 5, 1960, in Troy, Texas, and attended high school in Plano, Texas. McMurtry was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the first round of the 1980 Major League Baseball draft.
McMurtry made his Major League debut with the Braves in 1983 and quickly established himself as a reliable starting pitcher. He had a strong rookie season, finishing with a record of 15-9 and an ERA of 3.22. He also recorded 142 strikeouts in 222 innings pitched. McMurtry's success continued in 1984, as he finished with a record of 14-9 and an ERA of 3.41.
However, McMurtry's career took a downturn in the following years. He struggled with injuries and inconsistency, and his performance on the mound suffered as a result. He was traded to the Texas Rangers in 1989, but he was unable to regain his form and was released by the team in 1992.
McMurtry attempted a comeback with the Braves in 1993, but he was unable to make the team and was released. He then signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, but he never appeared in a Major League game for the team. He retired from baseball in 1995.
Overall, McMurtry's career was marked by early success followed by a decline in performance. He finished his career with a record of 63-64 and an ERA of 3.85. Despite his struggles later in his career, McMurtry will always be remembered for his strong rookie season with the Braves and his contributions to the team during his time in Atlanta.
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