Doc Marshall

Born: 6/4/1906 in New Albany, MS, USA

Died: 9/1/1999 in Lake San Marcos, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-09-28 | Final Game: 1932-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Edward Harbert Marshall

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Biography

Doc Marshall was a professional baseball player active from 1929 to 1932, primarily serving as a position player during a transformative period in the sport. Born in 1906, Marshall played in a total of 219 games over his four-year career, establishing himself as a reliable contributor to his teams. He finished his career with 170 hits and a batting average of .258, showcasing his ability to make contact and get on base, although he did not record any home runs. Marshall also collected 61 RBIs and stole 2 bases, demonstrating a well-rounded skill set that contributed to his teams' offensive efforts. Playing in an era that bridged the late 1920s and early 1930s, Marshall's career unfolded during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to see the rise of more varied offensive strategies and the increasing importance of power hitting. Despite not being known for his home run prowess, his consistent batting average and ability to drive in runs reflect the strategic approach of the time. While he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Doc Marshall's contributions to the game during the early years of professional baseball remain a noteworthy aspect of the sport's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
219	658	72	170	21	6	0	61	2	28	28	0.258	0.291	0.309	0.599	-2525.1

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career SLG .309 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1929	NY1	NL	5	15	6	6	2	0	2	0	1	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	NY1	NL	78	223	33	69	5	3	21	0	13	9	0.309	.293 (+5%)	.354 (-1%)	.429 (-17%)	.784 (-10%)	-388.7
1931	NY1	NL	68	194	15	39	6	2	10	1	8	8	0.201	.276 (-27%)	.338 (-31%)	.388 (-35%)	.726 (-33%)	-1196.4
1932	NY1	NL	68	226	18	56	8	1	28	1	6	11	0.248	.275 (-10%)	.335 (-19%)	.391 (-25%)	.726 (-23%)	-940.0