Doc Marshall

Born: 9/22/1875 in Butler, PA, USA

Died: 12/11/1959 in Clinton, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-15 | Final Game: 1909-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Riddle Marshall

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Biography

Doc Marshall was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing primarily as a position player from 1904 until his retirement in 1909. Born in 1875, Marshall participated in a total of 261 games during his career, where he demonstrated his skills at the plate and on the basepaths. He recorded 159 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 54 runs, finishing with a batting average of .21. His ability to steal bases was evident, as he successfully swiped 15 bases, showcasing his speed and agility during a time when the game was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Marshall's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from low-scoring games to a more offensive approach. Although his statistics reflect a modest offensive output, his contributions to his teams went beyond the numbers, as he played a significant role in the development of the game in its early professional years. His dedication to the sport and the competitive spirit he brought to the field left an enduring legacy in the annals of baseball history. After retiring on October 7, 1909, Doc Marshall's journey remains a testament to the perseverance and commitment of players in the formative years of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
261	756	51	159	23	8	2	54	15	34	113	0.210	0.251	0.270	0.521	-1595.1

Career AVG .210 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OBP .251 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.521 vs. league average 0.616 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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
1904	PHI	NL	8	20	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	5	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1904	NY1	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1904	BSN	NL	13	43	3	9	0	1	0	2	2	2	8	0.209	—	—	—	—	0.0
1904	NY1	NL	10	17	3	6	1	0	0	2	0	1	1	0.353	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	NY1	NL	38	102	8	17	3	2	0	7	7	7	17	0.167	.247 (-33%)	.307 (-24%)	.315 (-25%)	.622 (-25%)	-388.3
1906	STL	NL	39	123	6	34	4	1	0	10	1	6	15	0.276	.247 (+12%)	.307 (+3%)	.315 (+3%)	.622 (+3%)	-388.3
1907	STL	NL	84	268	19	54	8	2	2	18	2	12	36	0.201	.245 (-18%)	.304 (-19%)	.308 (-13%)	.613 (-16%)	-741.5
1908	STL	NL	6	14	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	CHC	NL	12	20	4	6	0	1	0	3	0	0	4	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1909	BRO	NL	50	149	7	30	7	1	0	10	3	6	26	0.201	.244 (-18%)	.306 (-24%)	.312 (-16%)	.618 (-20%)	-506.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	11	1	0	1
2B	1	1	1	3	1	0
C	213	187	940	318	51	21
OF	23	15	32	6	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	PHI	C	7	3	20	14	2	0
1904	NY1	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1904	BSN	C	10	10	45	19	3	3
1904	BSN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1904	NY1	2B	1	1	1	3	1	0
1904	NY1	C	2	2	16	5	1	1
1904	NY1	OF	2	0	0	1	1	0
1906	NY1	1B	2	0	11	1	0	1
1906	NY1	C	13	7	47	13	0	0
1906	NY1	OF	16	12	19	3	0	0
1906	SLN	C	38	38	193	56	10	4
1907	SLN	C	83	79	374	142	26	9
1908	SLN	C	6	6	26	6	0	1
1908	CHN	C	4	1	9	2	0	1
1908	CHN	OF	3	2	13	2	1	0
1909	BRO	C	49	41	210	61	9	2
1909	BRO	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0