Max Marshall

Born: 9/18/1913 in Randolph, IA, USA

Died: 9/16/1993 in Salem, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-05-09 | Final Game: 1944-07-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Milo May Marshall

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Biography

Max Marshall, born in 1913, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1944. Primarily playing as a position player, Marshall participated in a total of 329 games during his career, where he demonstrated his skills as both a hitter and a reliable base runner. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 311 hits, 15 home runs, and 105 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .245. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 15 stolen bases. Marshall played during a challenging era for baseball, as World War II significantly impacted the sport and its player rosters. Many athletes enlisted in the military, leading to a unique mix of talent in the major leagues. Despite these circumstances, Marshall managed to carve out a respectable career, contributing to his teams with his versatile play and determination. His legacy remains a testament to the resilience and adaptability of players during one of baseball's most tumultuous periods.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
329	1267	140	311	41	16	15	105	15	89	100	0.245	0.297	0.339	0.635	-1648.2

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .339 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.635 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 6.0% 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
1942	CIN	NL	131	530	49	135	17	6	7	43	4	34	38	0.255	.253 (+1%)	.323 (-7%)	.349 (avg)	.672 (-3%)	-468.8
1943	CIN	NL	132	508	55	120	11	8	4	39	8	34	52	0.236	.255 (-8%)	.324 (-12%)	.346 (-10%)	.671 (-11%)	-1118.2
1944	CIN	NL	66	229	36	56	13	2	4	23	3	21	10	0.245	.261 (-6%)	.325 (-5%)	.357 (+4%)	.683 (-1%)	-61.2