Tom Marsh, baseball player, 1992-1995

Tom Marsh

Born: 12/27/1965 in Toledo, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-06-05 | Final Game: 1995-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas Owen Marsh

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Biography

Tom Marsh, born in 1965, was an American professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1992 until 1995. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 93 games and established himself as a reliable contributor at the plate. Marsh recorded 62 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 34 runs, culminating in a career batting average of .246. Known for his solid defensive skills and versatility, he was able to hold his own in the competitive landscape of the 1990s MLB. Marsh's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by increased offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in their own right. With no stolen bases to his name, Marsh focused on his batting and fielding, showcasing a traditional style of play that emphasized contact hitting and situational awareness. After retiring from professional baseball on September 29, 1995, Marsh left an indelible mark on the teams he represented during his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
93 252 23 62 7 4 5 34 0 7 49 0.246 0.266 0.365 0.631 -668.3

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career SLG .365 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.631 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 14.4% 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
1992 PHI NL 42 125 7 25 3 2 2 16 0 2 23 0.200 .255 (-22%) .322 (-33%) .377 (-19%) .699 (-26%) -596.5
1994 PHI NL 8 18 3 5 1 1 0 3 0 1 1 0.278 — — — — 0.0
1995 PHI NL 43 109 13 32 3 1 3 15 0 4 25 0.294 .266 (+10%) .337 (-7%) .417 (+1%) .755 (-2%) -71.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 71 61 118 2 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 PHI OF 35 32 66 0 2 0
1994 PHI OF 7 4 8 0 1 0
1995 PHI OF 29 25 44 2 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 52
Center Field 4
Right Field 17

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 PHI NL $109,000
1994 PHI NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $218,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Toledo Toledo OH 1986, 1987, 1988