Marv Blaylock

Born: 9/30/1929 in Fort Smith, AR, USA

Died: 10/23/1993 in Conway, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-09-26 | Final Game: 1957-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Marvin Edward Blaylock

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Biography

Marv Blaylock was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1950 to 1957. Born in 1929, Blaylock played as a position player over the course of his career, participating in 287 games. He compiled a total of 175 hits, which included 15 home runs and 78 runs batted in, contributing to his overall batting average of .235. Known for his versatility on the field, Blaylock also showcased his speed with 11 stolen bases, reflecting the aggressive style of play that characterized the era. Blaylock's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the constraints of the deadball era and into a time of burgeoning offensive production. Though he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a solid player were notable in the context of the game during the 1950s. After retiring in 1957, Marv Blaylock remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his dedication and the role he played in a dynamic period of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
287	746	96	175	21	15	15	78	11	84	137	0.235	0.314	0.363	0.677	-1061.5

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.677 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 7.2% 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
1950	NY1	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	PHI	NL	113	259	30	54	7	7	3	24	6	31	43	0.208	.258 (-19%)	.332 (-12%)	.393 (-18%)	.726 (-15%)	-810.4
1956	PHI	NL	136	460	61	117	14	8	10	50	5	50	86	0.254	.258 (-1%)	.331 (-1%)	.397 (-3%)	.728 (-2%)	-251.1
1957	PHI	NL	37	26	5	4	0	0	2	4	0	3	8	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0