Willard Marshall

Born: 2/8/1921 in Richmond, VA, USA

Died: 11/5/2000 in Norwood, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-14 | Final Game: 1955-06-15

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Willard Warren Marshall

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Biography

Willard Marshall was a prominent American professional baseball player, known for his contributions as a position player during a career that spanned from 1942 to 1955. Born in 1921, Marshall played a total of 1,246 games in Major League Baseball, where he demonstrated a solid offensive presence. He finished his career with 1,160 hits, 130 home runs, and 604 RBIs, boasting a respectable batting average of .274. Known for his power and consistency at the plate, Marshall also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 14 stolen bases throughout his career. Marshall's talent earned him recognition as a three-time All-Star, highlighting his status among the elite players of his era. He played during a transformative period in baseball, which included the integration of the sport and the emergence of new playing styles. His ability to contribute significantly in both power hitting and run production placed him among the key figures of his time, making him a memorable part of baseball history. Marshall's career remains a testament to the competitive spirit and evolving nature of the game during the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1246	4233	583	1160	163	39	130	604	14	458	219	0.274	0.347	0.423	0.770	6660.2

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .423 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +11.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.770 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — +7.8% above 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	NY1	NL	116	401	41	103	9	2	11	59	1	26	20	0.257	.253 (+1%)	.323 (-5%)	.349 (+6%)	.672 (+1%)	-7.2
1946	NY1	NL	131	510	63	144	18	3	13	48	3	33	29	0.282	.256 (+10%)	.328 (-1%)	.358 (+13%)	.687 (+7%)	516.9
1947	NY1	NL	155	587	102	171	19	6	36	107	3	67	30	0.291	.262 (+11%)	.336 (+9%)	.376 (+40%)	.712 (+25%)	2940.8
1948	NY1	NL	143	537	72	146	21	8	14	86	2	64	34	0.272	.263 (+3%)	.340 (+3%)	.379 (+10%)	.719 (+7%)	733.2
1949	NY1	NL	141	499	81	153	19	3	12	70	4	78	20	0.307	.262 (+17%)	.343 (+17%)	.384 (+12%)	.727 (+14%)	1665.1
1950	BSN	NL	105	298	38	70	10	2	5	40	1	36	5	0.235	.265 (-12%)	.346 (-8%)	.401 (-17%)	.747 (-13%)	-744.0
1951	BSN	NL	136	469	65	132	24	7	11	62	0	48	18	0.281	.260 (+8%)	.336 (+4%)	.385 (+12%)	.721 (+9%)	738.9
1952	BSN	NL	21	66	5	15	4	1	2	11	0	4	4	0.227	.252 (-10%)	.326 (-17%)	.369 (+11%)	.696 (-2%)	-58.5
1952	CIN	NL	107	397	52	106	23	1	8	46	0	37	21	0.267	.252 (+6%)	.326 (+2%)	.369 (+6%)	.696 (+4%)	-58.5
1953	CIN	NL	122	357	51	95	14	6	17	62	0	41	28	0.266	.264 (+1%)	.335 (+2%)	.397 (+21%)	.733 (+12%)	800.6
1954	CHW	AL	47	71	7	18	2	0	1	7	0	11	9	0.254	.261 (-3%)	.333 (+5%)	.390 (-17%)	.723 (-7%)	-55.9
1955	CHW	AL	22	41	6	7	0	0	0	6	0	13	1	0.171	—	—	—	—	-126.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1145	23	2184	125	50	28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	NY1	OF	107	0	222	13	6	4
1946	NY1	OF	125	0	253	14	6	2
1947	NY1	OF	155	0	334	19	10	6
1948	NY1	OF	142	0	266	16	5	2
1949	NY1	OF	138	0	292	13	8	3
1950	BSN	OF	85	0	150	11	7	2
1951	BSN	OF	136	0	220	11	0	3
1952	BSN	OF	16	0	27	3	2	3
1952	CIN	OF	105	0	188	13	3	2
1953	CIN	OF	95	0	187	11	1	1
1954	CHA	OF	29	13	23	1	1	0
1955	CHA	OF	12	10	22	0	1	0