Marv Owen

Born: 3/22/1906 in Agnew, CA, USA

Died: 6/22/1991 in Mountain View, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-16 | Final Game: 1940-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Marvin James Owen

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Biography

Marv Owen, born in 1906, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1931 until his retirement in 1940. As a position player, Owen showcased his skills in 1,011 games, accumulating 1,040 hits, 31 home runs, and 497 runs batted in over the course of his career. His batting average of .275 reflected his solid offensive capabilities, while his speed on the bases was evidenced by his 30 stolen bases. Owen played primarily during an era that was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensively driven style of play. His versatility and consistent performance made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox. Known for his strong defensive skills and ability to generate runs, Owen left a lasting legacy in the game, contributing to the evolution of offensive strategies during his time in the league. His career remains a testament to the dedication and talent required to succeed in the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1011	3782	473	1040	167	44	31	497	30	338	283	0.275	0.339	0.367	0.706	-2450.1

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.706 vs. league average 0.733 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
1931	DET	AL	105	377	35	84	11	6	3	39	2	29	38	0.223	.276 (-19%)	.338 (-17%)	.388 (-21%)	.726 (-19%)	-1399.9
1933	DET	AL	138	550	77	144	24	9	2	65	2	44	56	0.262	.270 (-3%)	.329 (-3%)	.377 (-7%)	.707 (-5%)	-570.2
1934	DET	AL	154	565	79	179	34	9	8	96	3	59	37	0.317	.278 (+14%)	.340 (+13%)	.392 (+15%)	.733 (+14%)	1734.9
1935	DET	AL	134	483	52	127	24	5	2	71	1	43	37	0.263	.279 (-6%)	.342 (-5%)	.399 (-13%)	.742 (-10%)	-925.4
1936	DET	AL	154	583	72	172	20	4	9	105	9	53	41	0.295	.283 (+4%)	.349 (+3%)	.404 (-4%)	.753 (avg)	55.3
1937	DET	AL	107	396	48	114	22	5	1	45	3	41	24	0.288	.276 (+4%)	.342 (+4%)	.398 (-5%)	.740 (-1%)	-13.3
1938	CHW	AL	141	577	84	162	23	6	6	55	6	45	31	0.281	.272 (+3%)	.341 (-1%)	.392 (-5%)	.734 (-3%)	-402.5
1939	CHW	AL	58	194	22	46	9	0	0	15	4	16	15	0.237	.274 (-14%)	.342 (-12%)	.393 (-28%)	.735 (-20%)	-689.3
1940	BOS	AL	20	57	4	12	0	0	0	6	0	8	4	0.211	.267 (-21%)	.335 (-8%)	.387 (-46%)	.722 (-28%)	-239.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
13	49	2	3	0	0	0	2	2	8	0.061

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1935	WS	DET	6	20	2	1	0	0	0	1	2	3	0.050
1934	WS	DET	7	29	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	5	0.069

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	37	250	20	3	24
2B	4	9	14	0	0
3B	921	1032	1695	135	168
SS	37	81	113	13	22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1931	DET	1B	27	185	12	2	14
1931	DET	2B	4	9	14	0	0
1931	DET	3B	37	33	81	9	9
1931	DET	SS	37	81	113	13	22
1933	DET	3B	136	143	226	22	19
1934	DET	3B	154	202	253	21	33
1935	DET	3B	131	148	215	16	19
1936	DET	1B	2	12	0	0	1
1936	DET	3B	153	190	281	24	28
1937	DET	3B	106	108	219	10	17
1938	CHA	3B	140	136	305	24	29
1939	CHA	3B	55	63	99	8	11
1940	BOS	1B	8	53	8	1	9
1940	BOS	3B	9	9	16	1	3