Connie Marrero, baseball player, 1950-1954

Connie Marrero

Born: 4/25/1911 in Sagua La Grande, Villa Clara, Cuba

Died: 4/23/2014 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1950-04-21 | Final Game: 1954-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Conrado Eugenio Marrero

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Biography

Connie Marrero was a right-handed pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1954. Born in 1911, Marrero showcased his talents during an era characterized by a transition in baseball, as the game began to see the integration of players and a shift towards a more offensive style. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 39 wins and 40 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67. Marrero struck out 297 batters and recorded 3 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound. Marrero was selected as an All-Star during his career, a testament to his skill and impact in a competitive league. Known for his unique pitching style and strategic approach, he contributed significantly to his teams, including the Washington Senators and the Chicago Cubs. His legacy is particularly notable as he was part of a generation of players who helped shape the game during a pivotal time in its history, bridging the gap between the pre-integration era and the modern game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
39 40 118 94 51 7 3 735.3 736 300 60 249 297 3.67 0

Career ERA 3.67 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 8.8% better 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
1950 WSN AL 6 10 27 19 8 1 1 152.0 159 76 55 63 4.50 4.36 (-3%) -
1951 WSN AL 11 9 25 25 16 2 0 187.0 198 81 71 66 3.90 4.04 (+3%) -
1952 WSN AL 11 8 22 22 16 2 0 184.3 175 59 53 77 2.88 3.70 (+22%) -
1953 WSN AL 8 7 22 20 10 2 2 145.7 130 49 48 65 3.03 4.14 (+27%) -
1954 WSN AL 3 6 22 8 1 0 0 66.3 74 35 22 26 4.75 3.90 (-22%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
118 236 17 27 1 0 0 9 0 23 53 0.114 0.193 0.119 0.312 -2025.7

Career AVG .114 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.

Career OBP .193 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.

Career SLG .119 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 69.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.312 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 57.0% 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
1950 WSN AL 27 49 4 6 1 0 0 3 0 7 12 0.122 — — — — -420.9
1951 WSN AL 25 61 7 10 0 0 0 2 0 7 15 0.164 .260 (-37%) .336 (-26%) .385 (-57%) .721 (-43%) -423.3
1952 WSN AL 22 63 0 5 0 0 0 3 0 2 15 0.079 .252 (-69%) .326 (-67%) .369 (-79%) .696 (-73%) -744.7
1953 WSN AL 22 48 5 6 0 0 0 1 0 5 8 0.125 — — — — -436.9
1954 WSN AL 22 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 118 8 22 89 6 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 WS1 P 27 0 4 14 0 0
1951 WS1 P 25 0 5 29 3 1
1952 WS1 P 22 0 7 18 1 2
1953 WS1 P 22 0 5 19 2 1
1954 WS1 P 22 8 1 9 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 118

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1952 Most Valuable Player AL 34th 1.0 336 0