Marshall King

Born: 1849 in Lansingburgh, NY, USA

Died: 10/19/1911 in Troy, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-08 | Final Game: 1872-06-17

Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Marshall Ney King

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Biography

Marshall King was a professional baseball player born in 1849, whose career spanned a brief yet impactful period from May 8, 1871, to June 17, 1872. As a position player during the early days of organized baseball, King participated in 23 games, where he demonstrated a blend of power and speed. He recorded 21 hits, including 2 home runs and 17 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite a batting average of .188. Additionally, King exhibited his agility on the base paths with 5 stolen bases, making him a notable player in an era that was just beginning to embrace the evolving strategies of the game. Although his career was short-lived, King's contributions came during a formative time in baseball history, as the sport transitioned from its amateur roots into a more structured and commercialized endeavor. The early 1870s represented a crucial period when baseball began to establish itself as America's pastime, and players like King played an essential role in laying the groundwork for future generations. His experience and performances, albeit limited in scope, reflected the spirit of the game during its nascent years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 112 23 21 1 0 2 17 5 8 2 0.188 0.242 0.250 0.492 -315.2

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career OBP .242 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.492 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — 26.1% 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
1871 CH1 20 101 23 21 1 0 2 16 5 8 1 0.208 .286 (-27%) .311 (-15%) .383 (-28%) .695 (-22%) -315.2
1872 TRO 3 11 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
C 9 8 22 5 8 0
OF 14 13 17 0 4 0
SS 3 2 1 15 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 CH1 3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1871 CH1 C 9 8 22 5 8 0
1871 CH1 OF 11 10 11 0 3 0
1871 CH1 SS 3 2 1 15 6 0
1872 TRO OF 3 3 6 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 9
Third Base 1
Shortstop 3
Left Field 1
Center Field 13