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Name Team Age
Tom Murcer Retired (1987, Age 36) Died (2024, Age 73)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 13
(1969)		 SP L/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Vida Blue League 0 13 years (116 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  C+ C-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- D+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D  D- C 
Endurance Velocity Control
B  A- B-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
C+ B+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C  0 5/20/1951
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 2
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Energy  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Batting   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year Type   Chances    Endurance   Velocity   Control   Total 
1969 Minors 64.00 0 / 2 15 / 37 12 / 25 27 / 64
1970 Minors 56.00 2 / 5 5 / 26 5 / 25 12 / 56
1971 Minors 47.00 2 / 2 3 / 21 3 / 24 8 / 47
1971 Majors 0.79 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0
1972 Minors 44.00 2 / 2 5 / 19 5 / 23 12 / 44
1973 Minors 50.00 0 / 4 10 / 25 4 / 21 14 / 50
1974 Majors 50.36 5 / 16 1 / 14 1 / 20 7 / 50
1975 Majors 50.22 1 / 13 1 / 18 2 / 19 4 / 50
1976 Majors 50.89 2 / 13 1 / 23 2 / 14 5 / 50
1977 Majors 54.97 0 / 14 0 / 24 0 / 16 0 / 54
1978 Majors 54.39 0 / 10 1 / 24 0 / 20 1 / 54
1979 Majors 51.20 2 / 12 1 / 23 2 / 16 5 / 51
1980 Majors 49.83 0 / 17 1 / 21 0 / 11 1 / 49
1981 Majors 53.00 0 / 18 1 / 16 0 / 19 1 / 53
1982 Majors 41.64 0 / 6 0 / 18 0 / 17 0 / 41
1983 Majors 45.04 0 / 9 1 / 19 0 / 17 1 / 45
1984 Majors 41.51 0 / 6 0 / 17 0 / 18 0 / 41
1985 Majors 48.88 -3 / 13 -7 / 14 -3 / 21 -13 / 48
1986 Majors 41.17 -1 / 9 -8 / 16 -2 / 16 -11 / 41
1987 Minors 6.00 0 / 1 1 / 3 0 / 2 1 / 6
1987 Majors 18.50 -1 / 0 -7 / 9 0 / 9 -8 / 18
Total 11 / 172 25 / 387 31 / 353 67 / 912
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1987-11-01Tom Murcer has retired from the Detroit Cougars
1987-08-03The Detroit Cougars have promoted Kola Kangas to the major league team. The Detroit Cougars have designated Tom Murcer for assignment.
1985-05-24Tom Murcer of the Detroit Cougars has thrown a no-hitter against the Boston Bulldogs.
1982-04-27A trade has been completed between the San Diego Fleetwood and the Detroit Cougars. The Detroit Cougars receive Tom Murcer, Fred Platoon, Jack Looney, Woody Mann, Draft Pick 1984 Round 5 SD (Jack Wasem), Draft Pick 1984 Round 4 SD (Sandy Surhoff), Draft Pick 1984 Round 3 SD (Tom Cohen) from the San Diego Fleetwood in exchange for Max Garcia, Draft Pick 1983 Round 1 CIN (John Myers). Protest This Trade.
1982-04-22The San Diego Fleetwood have placed Tom Murcer on the trade block.
1982-04-21A trade has been completed between the Tampa Bay Tides and the San Diego Fleetwood. The San Diego Fleetwood receive Tom Murcer from the Tampa Bay Tides in exchange for Billy Rawlings, Draft Pick 1983 Round 2 SD (Frank Parmelee). Protest This Trade.
1979-07-16Tom Murcer of the Tampa Bay Tides is injured and is expected to be out 4 days.
1974-04-01The Tampa Bay Tides have promoted Tom Murcer to the major league team. The Tampa Bay Tides have designated Danny Jackson for assignment.
1972-05-06A trade has been completed between the Chicago Cardinals and the Tampa Bay Tides. The Tampa Bay Tides receive Troy Shea, Tom Murcer, Draft Pick 1974 Round 1 CHA (Felipe Santana) from the Chicago Cardinals in exchange for Orber Pitts.
1971-10-03The Chicago Cardinals have sent Tom Murcer to the minors. The Chicago Cardinals have sent Ed Gill to the minors. The Chicago Cardinals have sent Mike Perry to the minors. The Chicago Cardinals have sent Solly Soleim to the minors.
1971-09-26The Chicago Cardinals have promoted Tom Murcer to the major league team.
1971-08-19A trade has been completed between the Chicago Cardinals and the St. Louis Bandits. The St. Louis Bandits receive Draft Pick 1973 Round 1 CHA (Fred Mitchell), Draft Pick 1972 Round 3 CHA (Mike Moran) from the Chicago Cardinals in exchange for Dutch Rush, Tom Murcer.
1970-09-16The St. Louis Bandits have removed Tom Murcer from the trade block.
1968-07-22A trade has been completed between the Seattle 69 PILOTS and the St. Louis Bandits. The St. Louis Bandits receive Constance Chatterly, Jack Crumpler, Draft Pick 1969 Round 2 TB (Harvey Watson), Draft Pick 1969 Round 1 WAS (Tom Murcer) from the Seattle 69 PILOTS in exchange for Pedro Rojo, Hardy Bertram.
1968-04-01A trade has been completed between the Brooklyn Robins and the Seattle 69 PILOTS. The Seattle 69 PILOTS receive Joe Nelson, Draft Pick 1969 Round 1 WAS (Tom Murcer) from the Brooklyn Robins in exchange for Chin Musack.
1967-04-21A trade has been completed between the Brooklyn Robins and the Washington Nats. The Washington Nats receive Steve Pressnell, Steve Terrell, Frankie Frisch from the Brooklyn Robins in exchange for Al Anderson, John Baxes, Draft Pick 1969 Round 1 BRO (Matt Geier), Draft Pick 1969 Round 1 WAS (Tom Murcer).