Dave Marshall

Born: 1/14/1943 in Artesia, CA, USA

Died: 6/6/2019 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-07 | Final Game: 1973-06-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: David Lewis Marshall

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Biography

Dave Marshall was a professional baseball player born in 1943, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1967 until 1973. Over the course of his career, which spanned six seasons, he appeared in 490 games. Marshall recorded a total of 258 hits, contributing to a batting average of .246. Known for his versatility on the field, he demonstrated power with 16 home runs and drove in 114 runs throughout his time in the league. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 13 bases. Marshall's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the evolution of player skills and the increasing emphasis on athleticism. While he may not have achieved the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the New York Mets and the Chicago White Sox, reflected the grit and determination of a solid role player. His experience in the game and his ability to perform a variety of roles made him a valuable asset during his tenure in the majors. Marshall's legacy endures as a reminder of the many players who shaped the game during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
490	1049	123	258	41	4	16	114	13	133	239	0.246	0.333	0.338	0.672	37.6

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career SLG .338 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.672 vs. league average 0.681 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
1967	SFG	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	SFG	NL	76	174	17	46	5	1	1	16	2	20	37	0.264	.236 (+12%)	.298 (+13%)	.340 (-5%)	.638 (+3%)	151.0
1969	SFG	NL	110	267	32	62	7	1	2	33	1	40	68	0.232	.248 (-6%)	.320 (+6%)	.369 (-22%)	.689 (-9%)	-277.1
1970	NYN	NL	92	189	21	46	10	1	6	29	4	17	43	0.243	.253 (-4%)	.325 (-7%)	.385 (+4%)	.711 (-1%)	-64.4
1971	NYN	NL	100	214	28	51	9	1	3	21	3	26	54	0.238	.249 (-4%)	.316 (+2%)	.365 (-9%)	.682 (-4%)	-119.6
1972	NYN	NL	72	156	21	39	5	0	4	11	3	22	28	0.250	.243 (+3%)	.310 (+12%)	.353 (+1%)	.664 (+6%)	237.0
1973	SDP	NL	39	49	4	14	5	0	0	4	0	8	9	0.286	—	—	—	—	110.7