Quick Info
| Profession | Baseball player |
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| Nationality | Bahamian |
| Date of Birth | 05/01/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Nassau, Bahamas |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about B. J. Murray Jr.
01/10/2026
The Chicago Cubs activated B. J. Murray Jr. from the active roster list on 01/10/2026, after he had been recalled from Triple-A Iowa on 28/09/2026. The move followed a stint in which he was optioned back to Iowa on 18/09/2026.
01/09/2026
The Chicago Cubs promoted B. J. Murray Jr. from Triple-A Iowa to the major league roster, making his MLB debut. The move was made to add depth to the roster for the stretch run, and he became active the following day.
06/02/2026
B. J. Murray Jr. was named to Great Britain's 2026 World Baseball Classic roster, continuing his role with the national team after also appearing for Great Britain in the 2023 tournament.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Bertram Gerard Alfonzo Murray Jr. |
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| Known For | Professional baseball infielder in the Chicago Cubs organization; MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs on 01/09/2026 |
| Batting | Switch |
| Throwing | Right |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
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| Weight | 205 lb |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Florida Atlantic University |
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Personal Life
| Raised In | Nassau, Bahamas; later moved to Florida as a teenager |
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Family
| Father | Bertram Murray |
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| Mother | Michelle Murray |
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| Grandfather | Bertie Murray Sr. |
Career
| Drafted | 15th round (454th overall), 2021 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs |
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| Notable | Represented Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic in 2023 and 2026; selected as a Futures Game participant in 2023; MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs on 01/09/2026 |
| MLB Debut | 01/09/2026, Chicago Cubs |
| Jersey Number | 83 |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Versatile switch-hitting infielder |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Nassau, Bahamas. | |
| 2. Moved to Florida at age 14. | |
| 3. Came from a baseball family. | |
| 4. Became one of the Bahamian players to reach Major League Baseball. | |
| 5. Attended Trinity Christian before Florida Atlantic University, where he was drafted from. |
