Marvin Freeman, baseball player, 1986-1996

Marvin Freeman

Born: 4/10/1963 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-16 | Final Game: 1996-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Marvin Freeman was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1986 to 1996. Born in 1963, Freeman made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by an evolving game, marked by both offensive prowess and emerging pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound with a record of 35-28 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.64. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he accumulated a total of 383 strikeouts, while also contributing to his teams with 5 saves. Freeman's playing style was characterized by a blend of finesse and determination, making him a reliable option in various pitching roles. He navigated the competitive landscape of the 1990s, an era that saw significant changes in the game, including the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitching. Although he may not have achieved superstar status, Freeman's contributions to his teams were significant, and he remains a respected figure among those who appreciate the nuances of pitching and the strategic elements of the game. His career serves as a testament to the dedication and resilience required to succeed in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
35 28 221 78 0 0 5 593.7 616 306 63 249 383 4.64 0

Career ERA 4.64 vs. league average 4.06 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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
1986 PHI NL 2 0 3 3 0 0 0 16.0 6 4 10 8 2.25 3.97 (+43%) 131.0
1988 PHI NL 2 3 11 11 0 0 0 51.7 55 35 43 37 6.10 3.73 (-63%) -863.1
1989 PHI NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3.0 2 2 5 0 6.00 — 0.0
1990 PHI NL 0 2 16 3 0 0 1 32.3 34 20 14 26 5.57 3.86 (-44%) -753.8
1990 ATL NL 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 15.7 7 3 3 12 1.72 3.86 (+55%) 639.5
1991 ATL NL 1 0 34 0 0 0 1 48.0 37 16 13 34 3.00 3.91 (+23%) 1203.4
1992 ATL NL 7 5 58 0 0 0 3 64.3 61 23 29 41 3.22 3.75 (+14%) -939.5
1993 ATL NL 2 0 21 0 0 0 0 23.7 24 16 10 25 6.08 4.19 (-45%) 815.3
1994 COL NL 10 2 19 18 0 0 0 112.7 113 35 23 67 2.80 4.51 (+38%) 1932.5
1995 COL NL 3 7 22 18 0 0 0 94.7 122 62 41 61 5.89 4.45 (-32%) -1896.4
1996 COL NL 7 9 26 23 0 0 0 129.7 151 87 57 71 6.04 4.61 (-31%) -3423.1
1996 CHW AL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2.0 4 3 1 1 13.50 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
221 140 11 16 1 0 2 7 0 4 83 0.114 0.151 0.164 0.315 0.0

Career AVG .114 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.

Career OBP .151 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.

Career SLG .164 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 58.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.315 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 56.5% 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
1986 PHI NL 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 PHI NL 11 14 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1989 PHI NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 PHI NL 16 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 ATL NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 ATL NL 34 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1992 ATL NL 58 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1993 ATL NL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 COL NL 19 36 5 4 1 0 1 3 0 1 21 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1995 COL NL 22 23 2 2 0 0 1 4 0 1 16 0.087 — — — — 0.0
1996 COL NL 26 41 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 21 0.122 — — — — 0.0
1996 CHW AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1992 NLCS ATL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 0 0 3.7 8 6 2 1 14.73

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1992 NLCS ATL 0 0 3 0 0 3.7 8 6 2 1 14.73

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 221 78 31 82 8 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 PHI P 3 3 0 1 0 0
1988 PHI P 11 11 2 9 0 0
1989 PHI P 1 1 0 0 0 0
1990 PHI P 16 3 1 4 0 1
1990 ATL P 9 0 0 2 1 0
1991 ATL P 34 0 3 4 0 0
1992 ATL P 58 0 4 5 2 0
1993 ATL P 21 0 1 0 0 0
1994 COL P 19 18 8 20 0 0
1995 COL P 22 18 9 11 3 0
1996 COL P 26 23 3 26 2 2
1996 CHA P 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 221

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 COL NL $2,500,000
1995 COL NL $1,900,000
1994 COL NL $512,500
1993 ATL NL $725,000
1992 ATL NL $400,000
1991 ATL NL $190,000
1989 PHI NL $71,000
Total Career Earnings $6,298,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Jackson State University Jackson MS 1982, 1983, 1984

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1994 Cy Young Award NL 4th 4.0 140 0