Armando Marsans

Born: 10/3/1887 in Matanzas, Matanzas, Cuba

Died: 9/3/1960 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1911-07-04 | Final Game: 1918-07-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 157 lbs

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Biography

Armando Marsans was a prominent Cuban baseball player who made significant contributions to the sport during the early 20th century, notably playing in the Major Leagues from 1911 to 1918. Born in 1887, Marsans was a versatile position player known for his speed and agility on the base paths, finishing his career with an impressive total of 171 stolen bases. Over the course of 655 games, he compiled 612 hits, contributing to a batting average of .269. While he hit only 2 home runs, his offensive prowess was reflected in his 221 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs when it mattered most. Marsans played during an era that was marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern game, where speed and skill became increasingly valuable. His career also coincided with the early integration of Latin American players into Major League Baseball, paving the way for future generations of players from Cuba and beyond. Marsans's impact on the field and his role in this emerging cultural exchange in baseball history have solidified his legacy as one of the early stars of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
679	2355	274	632	68	21	2	226	175	180	117	0.268	0.325	0.318	0.642	-1065.8

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.655 across their career seasons — near 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
1905	AC1	EAS	6	21	2	7	0	2	0	2	2	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	CSH	EAS	18	61	5	13	1	0	0	3	2	7	0	0.213	.247 (-14%)	.307 (-4%)	.315 (-27%)	.622 (-16%)	-117.9
1911	CIN	NL	58	138	17	36	2	2	0	11	11	15	11	0.261	.266 (-2%)	.336 (+3%)	.356 (-15%)	.693 (-6%)	-96.5
1912	CIN	NL	110	416	59	132	19	7	1	38	35	20	17	0.317	.268 (+18%)	.335 (+5%)	.358 (+13%)	.694 (+9%)	608.6
1913	CIN	NL	118	435	49	129	7	6	0	38	37	17	25	0.297	.259 (+14%)	.325 (+1%)	.345 (-2%)	.670 (avg)	-96.1
1914	CIN	NL	36	124	16	37	3	0	0	22	13	14	6	0.298	.255 (+17%)	.322 (+16%)	.339 (-5%)	.661 (+5%)	167.2
1914	SLF	FL	9	40	5	14	0	2	0	2	4	3	0	0.350	—	—	—	—	167.2
1915	SLF	FL	36	124	16	22	3	0	0	6	5	14	5	0.177	.250 (-29%)	.318 (-18%)	.332 (-39%)	.651 (-29%)	-535.8
1916	SLA	AL	151	528	51	134	12	1	1	60	46	57	41	0.254	.248 (+2%)	.314 (+6%)	.326 (-12%)	.640 (-3%)	-69.8
1917	SLA	AL	75	257	31	59	12	0	0	20	11	20	6	0.230	.248 (-8%)	.312 (-9%)	.323 (-15%)	.635 (-12%)	-493.8
1917	NYY	AL	25	88	10	20	4	0	0	15	6	8	3	0.227	.248 (-9%)	.312 (-7%)	.323 (-16%)	.635 (-11%)	-493.8
1918	NYY	AL	37	123	13	29	5	1	0	9	3	5	3	0.236	.255 (-8%)	.318 (-17%)	.326 (-10%)	.645 (-13%)	-291.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	33	4	313	11	10	20
2B	9	1	21	22	5	7
3B	8	0	8	21	1	1
OF	595	19	1269	72	45	19
SS	3	0	8	5	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	AC1	OF	6	6	3	0	0	0
1906	CSH	1B	4	4	37	1	0	2
1906	CSH	2B	1	1	0	2	1	0
1906	CSH	OF	14	13	32	1	0	1
1911	CIN	1B	1	0	4	0	0	0
1911	CIN	3B	1	0	2	0	1	0
1911	CIN	OF	34	0	58	2	2	0
1912	CIN	1B	6	0	43	1	2	0
1912	CIN	OF	98	0	222	11	6	2
1913	CIN	1B	22	0	229	9	8	18
1913	CIN	3B	2	0	2	5	0	1
1913	CIN	OF	94	0	170	12	7	2
1913	CIN	SS	1	0	1	0	0	0
1914	CIN	OF	36	0	72	4	7	1
1914	SLF	2B	7	0	19	19	3	7
1914	SLF	SS	2	0	7	5	2	1
1915	SLF	OF	35	0	71	8	2	3
1916	SLA	OF	150	0	351	25	9	7
1917	SLA	2B	1	0	2	1	1	0
1917	SLA	3B	5	0	4	16	0	0
1917	SLA	OF	67	0	155	3	6	1
1917	NYA	OF	25	0	71	4	2	2
1918	NYA	OF	36	0	64	2	4	0