Johnny Marcum, baseball player, 1933-1939

Johnny Marcum

Born: 9/9/1909 in Campbellsburg, KY, USA

Died: 9/10/1984 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-09-07 | Final Game: 1939-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 197 lbs

Full name: John Alfred Marcum

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Biography

Johnny Marcum, born in 1909, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1933 until his retirement in 1939. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Marcum finished his career with a record of 65 wins and 63 losses. He posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.66 and recorded a total of 392 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to dominate batters during his time in the league. Additionally, Marcum contributed to his teams' success with 7 saves, highlighting his capability to close out games when called upon. Competing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach of the late 1930s, Marcum's pitching style reflected the evolving game. His performances were integral to the teams he played for, as he navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing baseball landscape. Though not a household name, Marcum's contributions to the sport during his playing years remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
65 63 195 132 69 8 7 1099.3 1269 569 91 344 392 4.66 0

Career ERA 4.66 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 8.5% 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
1933 PHA AL 3 2 5 5 4 2 0 37.0 28 8 20 14 1.95 3.86 (+50%) 74.7
1934 PHA AL 14 11 37 31 17 2 0 232.0 257 116 88 92 4.50 4.29 (-5%) -329.7
1935 PHA AL 17 12 39 27 19 2 3 242.7 256 110 83 99 4.08 4.35 (+6%) 2808.1
1936 BOS AL 8 13 31 23 9 1 1 174.0 194 93 52 57 4.81 4.59 (-5%) -262.9
1937 BOS AL 13 11 37 23 9 1 3 183.7 230 99 47 59 4.85 4.34 (-12%) -1075.5
1938 BOS AL 5 6 15 11 7 0 0 92.3 113 42 25 25 4.09 4.35 (+6%) -1329.9
1939 SLA AL 2 5 12 6 2 0 0 47.7 66 41 10 14 7.74 4.28 (-81%) -2603.0
1939 CHW AL 3 3 19 6 2 0 0 90.0 125 60 19 32 6.00 4.28 (-40%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
299 533 56 141 18 1 5 70 0 36 32 0.265 0.311 0.330 0.641 -1021.4

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.641 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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
1933 PHA AL 5 12 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1934 PHA AL 58 112 10 30 4 0 1 13 0 3 5 0.268 .278 (-4%) .340 (-16%) .392 (-16%) .733 (-16%) -331.1
1935 PHA AL 64 119 13 37 2 1 2 17 0 9 5 0.311 .279 (+11%) .342 (+5%) .399 (-1%) .742 (+2%) 49.3
1936 BOS AL 48 88 6 18 3 0 2 7 0 3 5 0.205 .283 (-28%) .349 (-34%) .404 (-24%) .753 (-29%) -477.4
1937 BOS AL 51 86 12 23 8 0 0 13 0 7 4 0.267 .276 (-3%) .342 (-6%) .398 (-9%) .740 (-8%) -126.4
1938 BOS AL 19 37 3 5 0 0 0 3 0 6 9 0.135 — — — — 0.0
1939 SLA AL 16 22 3 10 1 0 0 5 0 1 2 0.455 — — — — 0.0
1939 CHW AL 38 57 7 16 0 0 0 12 0 5 1 0.281 .274 (+2%) .342 (-1%) .393 (-29%) .735 (-16%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 195 0 61 183 12 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 PHA P 5 0 5 8 0 0
1934 PHA P 37 0 14 42 3 2
1935 PHA P 39 0 11 32 5 1
1936 BOS P 31 0 7 31 2 3
1937 BOS P 37 0 13 38 1 1
1938 BOS P 15 0 3 15 0 0
1939 SLA P 12 0 4 5 0 1
1939 CHA P 19 0 4 12 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 195

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1935 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 3.0 80 0