Dan Marion

Born: 7/31/1889 in Bowling Green, OH, USA

Died: 1/18/1933 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-23 | Final Game: 1915-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Donald George Marion

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Biography

Dan Marion, born in 1889, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1914 to 1915. He played during an era that was marked by a transition in the game, as the deadball era was giving way to a more offensive style of play. Marion made his mark in the Major Leagues with a record of 15 wins and 11 losses, showcasing his skills on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.42. His ability to control the game was evident as he recorded 87 strikeouts over the course of his career, demonstrating his effectiveness as a pitcher. Marion's tenure in professional baseball, albeit brief, was characterized by a dedication to his craft and a competitive spirit. He did not register any saves, reflecting the usage patterns of pitchers during his time, where the role of the closer had not yet been fully established. Though his career in the Major Leagues concluded in 1915, Marion's contributions to the game are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. His performance during this transformative period helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
15	11	52	34	19	2	0	297.7	290	113	2	102	87	3.42	0

Career ERA 3.42 vs. league average 2.91 across their career seasons — 17.3% 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
1914	BRF	FL	3	2	17	9	4	0	0	89.3	97	39	38	41	3.93	2.93 (-34%)	-545.1
1915	BRF	FL	12	9	35	25	15	2	0	208.3	193	74	64	46	3.20	2.90 (-10%)	-581.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
52	110	6	20	1	1	0	6	0	4	19	0.182	0.211	0.209	0.420	-397.6

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career SLG .209 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.420 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 36.1% 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
1914	BRF	FL	17	36	2	7	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	BRF	FL	35	74	4	13	1	1	0	5	0	4	19	0.176	.250 (-30%)	.318 (-32%)	.332 (-35%)	.651 (-33%)	-397.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	52	0	11	87	8	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	BRF	P	17	0	3	21	2	0
1915	BRF	P	35	0	8	66	6	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	52