Bill Marshall

Born: 2/14/1911 in Dorchester, MA, USA

Died: 5/5/1977 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-06-20 | Final Game: 1934-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 156 lbs

Full name: William Henry Marshall

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Biography

Bill Marshall, born in 1911, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1931 until 1934. Primarily serving as a position player, Marshall's career in the big leagues was brief, spanning just seven games. During this time, he recorded a single hit, resulting in a batting average of .125. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence in the major leagues during the early 1930s places him within a unique historical context, as this era was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. Marshall’s time in the majors was limited, but he contributed to teams during a period when the game was beginning to see significant changes in player dynamics and styles. While his statistics may not reflect a lengthy or impactful career, his involvement at the highest level of baseball remains a notable aspect of his life and legacy. After retiring from professional play, Marshall’s experience exemplified the many players of his time who navigated the challenges of a competitive and evolving sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.125	0.125	0.125	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 63.2% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 68.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 65.7% 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
1931	BOS	AL	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	CIN	NL	6	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	2	0	2	5	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	CIN	2B	2	0	2	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	2