Jim Marshall

Born: 5/25/1931 in Danville, IL, USA

Died: 9/7/2025 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-15 | Final Game: 1962-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Rufus James Marshall

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Biography

Jim Marshall was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1958 until his retirement in 1962. Playing primarily as a position player, Marshall appeared in 410 games throughout his career, showcasing a blend of power and tenacity at the plate. He recorded a total of 206 hits, including 29 home runs, and drove in 106 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .242. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he successfully stole 5 bases during his tenure in the league. Marshall played during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While he may not have achieved the Hall of Fame status, his contributions to his teams reflected the hard-nosed playing style of the late 1950s and early 1960s. His legacy lives on as a representation of the era’s gritty, competitive spirit, and he remains a notable figure for fans who appreciate the nuances of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
410	852	111	206	24	7	29	106	5	101	139	0.242	0.320	0.388	0.709	-313.7

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.709 vs. league average 0.719 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
1958	BAL	AL	85	191	17	41	4	3	5	19	3	18	30	0.215	.257 (-17%)	.324 (-14%)	.394 (-12%)	.719 (-13%)	-497.4
1958	CHC	NL	26	81	12	22	2	0	5	11	1	12	13	0.272	.257 (+5%)	.324 (+15%)	.394 (+22%)	.719 (+19%)	-497.4
1959	CHC	NL	108	294	39	74	10	1	11	40	0	33	39	0.252	.256 (-2%)	.323 (avg)	.392 (+3%)	.715 (+2%)	103.7
1960	SFG	NL	75	118	19	28	2	2	2	13	0	17	24	0.237	.255 (-7%)	.323 (+2%)	.387 (-13%)	.711 (-6%)	-94.2
1961	SFG	NL	44	36	5	8	0	0	1	7	0	3	8	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	NYN	NL	17	32	6	11	1	0	3	4	0	3	6	0.344	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	PIT	NL	55	100	13	22	5	1	2	12	1	15	19	0.220	.257 (-15%)	.326 (-2%)	.393 (-11%)	.719 (-7%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	202	157	1461	107	9	141
OF	36	23	23	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	BAL	1B	52	44	382	19	0	37
1958	BAL	OF	8	0	3	0	0	0
1958	CHN	1B	15	13	114	7	1	11
1958	CHN	OF	11	10	5	1	0	0
1959	CHN	1B	72	59	558	51	2	52
1959	CHN	OF	8	7	7	1	0	0
1960	SFN	1B	28	17	170	9	6	13
1960	SFN	OF	6	4	7	0	0	0
1961	SFN	1B	4	0	8	1	0	1
1961	SFN	OF	2	1	1	0	0	0
1962	NYN	1B	5	4	47	4	0	6
1962	NYN	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1962	PIT	1B	26	20	182	16	0	21