Dick Marlowe, baseball player, 1951-1956

Dick Marlowe

Born: 6/27/1929 in Hickory, NC, USA

Died: 12/30/1968 in Toledo, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-09-19 | Final Game: 1956-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Richard Burton Marlowe

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Biography

Dick Marlowe, born in 1929, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1956. He made his debut during a transformative era for the sport, shortly after the end of World War II, a time marked by shifting dynamics in player demographics and the evolving strategies of the game. Over the course of his career, Marlowe compiled a record of 13-15 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.99. He demonstrated his skills on the mound with a total of 108 strikeouts and recorded 3 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and contribute in high-pressure situations. Marlowe's playing style reflected the characteristics of a mid-20th century pitcher, emphasizing durability and versatility. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, his contributions to his teams were significant during the competitive landscape of the 1950s. After concluding his professional career on September 30, 1956, Marlowe left behind a legacy that highlights the experiences of many players who navigated the challenges of that era, making him a noteworthy figure in the tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 15 98 17 3 0 3 243.3 280 135 28 101 108 4.99 0

Career ERA 4.99 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 26.2% 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
1951 DET AL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 1.7 5 6 2 1 32.40 — 0.0
1952 DET AL 0 2 4 1 0 0 0 11.0 21 9 3 3 7.36 3.70 (-99%) -39.3
1953 DET AL 6 7 42 11 2 0 0 119.7 152 70 42 52 5.26 4.14 (-27%) -307.2
1954 DET AL 5 4 38 2 0 0 2 84.0 76 39 40 39 4.18 3.90 (-7%) -1503.5
1955 DET AL 1 0 4 1 1 0 1 15.0 12 3 4 9 1.80 4.00 (+55%) 437.8
1956 DET AL 1 1 7 1 0 0 0 11.0 12 7 9 4 5.73 3.96 (-44%) -362.2
1956 CHW AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 1 1 0 9.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
98 57 2 10 1 0 0 3 0 2 26 0.175 0.203 0.193 0.396 0.0

Career AVG .175 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OBP .203 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career SLG .193 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 50.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.396 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 45.1% 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
1951 DET AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1952 DET AL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1953 DET AL 42 32 0 7 0 0 0 2 0 0 13 0.219 — — — — 0.0
1954 DET AL 38 18 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 11 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1955 DET AL 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1956 DET AL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1956 CHW AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 98 4 15 30 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1951 DET P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1952 DET P 4 0 1 0 0 0
1953 DET P 42 0 7 17 1 0
1954 DET P 38 2 5 11 1 0
1955 DET P 4 1 0 1 0 0
1956 DET P 7 1 2 1 0 0
1956 CHA P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 98

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Davidson College Davidson NC 1948