Marvin Barker

Born: 2/13/1912 in Joplin, MO, USA

Died: 1964 in Newark, NJ, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Marvin Vincent Barker

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Biography

Marvin Barker, born in 1912, is an active pitcher known for his competitive spirit and contributions to the game of baseball. With a career record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.37, Barker showcases a blend of skill and resilience on the mound. Throughout his career, he has struck out 14 batters, demonstrating a capacity to navigate challenging situations against opposing hitters. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher has been pivotal in various game scenarios, and he has earned recognition with four All-Star selections, highlighting his impact and consistency in the league. Barker's career unfolds in a dynamic era of baseball, where the game continues to evolve with new strategies and player development approaches. His experience and performance reflect the challenges faced by pitchers in modern baseball, including the increasing emphasis on strikeouts and the importance of maintaining a competitive ERA. As he continues to play, Barker remains a significant figure in the sport, embodying the dedication and passion that define the essence of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 2 15 4 4 0 0 59.7 66 29 1 20 14 4.37 0

Career ERA 4.37 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — 15.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1943 NBY NN2 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 16.3 20 9 3 3 4.96 3.50 (-42%) 273.6
1946 NBY NN2 0 1 4 1 1 0 0 15.0 14 6 3 5 3.60 3.59 (avg) 77.0
1947 NBY NN2 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 15.7 15 6 8 5 3.45 3.97 (+13%) 74.9
1948 NBY NN2 0 1 4 1 1 0 0 12.7 17 8 6 1 5.68 4.10 (-39%) 21.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
432 1524 191 386 73 13 13 149 20 101 9 0.253 0.302 0.344 0.646 -2319.6

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1935 ND NN2 30 114 14 31 4 1 1 14 1 4 1 0.272 .279 (-3%) .342 (-13%) .399 (-12%) .742 (-13%) -268.6
1936 NBY NN2 32 121 18 25 4 1 3 19 2 5 0 0.207 .283 (-27%) .349 (-30%) .404 (-18%) .753 (-24%) -539.0
1937 NBY NN2 35 130 20 40 6 3 1 11 1 11 1 0.308 .276 (+11%) .342 (+6%) .398 (+6%) .740 (+6%) 124.3
1938 NBY NN2 31 124 19 38 6 2 0 6 2 9 0 0.306 .272 (+12%) .341 (+3%) .392 (-1%) .734 (+1%) 9.3
1939 NBY NN2 15 46 6 11 3 0 1 7 1 7 1 0.239 — — — — -18.4
1940 NBY NN2 23 81 13 18 2 1 0 6 1 8 0 0.222 .267 (-17%) .335 (-11%) .387 (-30%) .722 (-21%) -270.1
1941 NBY NN2 37 128 10 23 3 1 3 10 1 5 2 0.180 .262 (-31%) .332 (-37%) .373 (-23%) .705 (-29%) -667.1
1941 NE NN2 5 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.056 — — — — -667.1
1942 PS NN2 49 148 17 34 5 1 0 11 1 11 2 0.230 .253 (-9%) .323 (-12%) .349 (-21%) .672 (-17%) -415.4
1943 NBY NN2 32 125 17 39 13 1 2 21 2 7 0 0.312 .255 (+22%) .324 (+9%) .346 (+39%) .671 (+24%) 419.8
1944 NBY NN2 22 76 7 15 2 0 0 6 1 7 0 0.197 .261 (-25%) .325 (-19%) .357 (-37%) .683 (-28%) -332.7
1945 NBY NN2 31 128 18 37 11 1 1 17 4 3 0 0.289 .260 (+11%) .328 (-4%) .354 (+17%) .683 (+7%) 81.4
1946 NBY NN2 42 128 10 27 6 0 0 6 1 8 1 0.211 .256 (-18%) .328 (-22%) .358 (-28%) .687 (-25%) -545.4
1947 NBY NN2 25 76 13 23 4 0 0 6 0 12 0 0.303 .262 (+15%) .336 (+18%) .376 (-6%) .712 (+6%) 114.7
1948 NBY NN2 23 81 9 24 4 1 1 9 1 3 0 0.296 .263 (+12%) .340 (-5%) .379 (+7%) .719 (+1%) -12.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 19 16 161 6 4 9
2B 51 34 85 106 9 9
3B 117 98 117 175 22 16
OF 261 237 444 28 23 6
P 15 4 4 14 2 1
SS 4 3 7 3 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 ND 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1935 ND 3B 1 1 3 0 1 0
1935 ND OF 29 28 54 2 3 1
1935 ND SS 1 1 2 1 1 0
1936 NBY 2B 1 1 0 1 0 0
1936 NBY OF 31 30 77 4 2 2
1937 NBY 2B 1 1 1 6 0 0
1937 NBY 3B 13 12 12 16 3 2
1937 NBY OF 21 21 33 0 2 0
1938 NBY 2B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1938 NBY 3B 10 8 8 12 1 1
1938 NBY OF 23 23 36 1 4 1
1938 NBY SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1939 NBY 3B 4 4 4 7 0 0
1939 NBY OF 10 9 11 0 0 0
1940 NBY 2B 8 7 27 19 2 1
1940 NBY OF 16 15 21 3 1 1
1941 NBY 2B 3 0 1 2 0 0
1941 NBY 3B 10 5 11 12 3 1
1941 NBY OF 31 30 52 3 3 0
1941 NE OF 7 5 9 0 1 0
1942 PS 2B 1 1 1 4 0 0
1942 PS 3B 6 5 10 8 0 0
1942 PS OF 42 29 60 1 0 0
1943 NBY 2B 10 10 22 25 4 2
1943 NBY 3B 5 5 8 8 0 0
1943 NBY OF 15 14 33 6 4 0
1943 NBY P 4 1 2 2 1 1
1943 NBY SS 2 2 5 2 2 1
1944 NBY 2B 4 3 5 9 1 1
1944 NBY 3B 5 5 5 10 2 1
1944 NBY OF 14 14 26 2 3 0
1945 NBY 1B 8 7 76 3 2 3
1945 NBY 2B 4 2 8 9 0 1
1945 NBY 3B 24 21 18 45 3 5
1945 NBY OF 2 1 1 0 0 0
1946 NBY 1B 7 5 44 2 2 2
1946 NBY 2B 7 3 4 11 1 2
1946 NBY 3B 17 16 14 25 5 3
1946 NBY OF 11 9 14 2 0 0
1946 NBY P 4 1 0 4 1 0
1947 NBY 1B 4 4 41 1 0 4
1947 NBY 2B 5 3 5 12 0 1
1947 NBY 3B 4 2 4 7 2 0
1947 NBY OF 9 9 17 4 0 1
1947 NBY P 3 1 1 5 0 0
1948 NBY 2B 5 3 10 6 1 1
1948 NBY 3B 18 14 20 25 2 3
1948 NBY P 4 1 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 15
First Base 19
Second Base 51
Third Base 117
Shortstop 4
Left Field 73
Center Field 143
Right Field 45