In 1983, he finished seventh in voting for the National League Cy Young Award and second in voting for National League Rookie of the Year, to Darryl Strawberry, for having a 15–9 record with a 3.08 ERA in 36 games, 35 of them started.

On June 4, 1986, McMurtry gave up Barry Bonds's first career home run.

"[2] On February 2, 1987, McMurtry was traded by the Braves to the Toronto Blue Jays for Damaso Garcia and Luis Leal.

After the conclusion of his playing career, McMurtry coached the baseball team at Temple College.

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