Marv Rackley, baseball player, 1947-1950

Marv Rackley

Born: 7/25/1921 in Seneca, SC, USA

Died: 4/24/2018 in Greenville, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-15 | Final Game: 1950-05-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Marvin Eugene Rackley

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Biography

Marv Rackley, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1947 to 1950. Primarily a position player, Rackley made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving from the post-war era into a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his career, he played in 185 games and demonstrated his offensive prowess with a batting average of .317, a figure that underscored his ability to hit for both average and consistency. Rackley recorded 151 hits, including one home run, and drove in 35 runs during his tenure in the league. His speed on the bases was also notable, as he accumulated 10 stolen bases, showcasing his agility and strategic base-running. Though his career was relatively short-lived, Rackley's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the late 1940s and early 1950s in baseball, a period marked by the integration of the sport and the emergence of new talent. His legacy is remembered by fans and historians alike, as he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
185 477 87 151 20 6 1 35 10 36 36 0.317 0.365 0.390 0.754 317.4

Career AVG .317 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +20.1% above league average.

Career OBP .365 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career SLG .390 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.754 vs. league average 0.726 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
1947 BRO NL 18 9 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1948 BRO NL 88 281 55 92 13 5 0 15 8 19 25 0.327 .263 (+24%) .340 (+9%) .379 (+8%) .719 (+8%) 387.9
1949 BRO NL 9 9 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.444 — — — — 0.0
1949 PIT NL 11 35 5 11 2 0 0 2 1 2 3 0.314 — — — — 0.0
1949 BRO NL 54 141 23 41 4 1 1 14 1 13 8 0.291 .262 (+11%) .343 (+2%) .384 (-8%) .727 (-3%) 0.0
1950 CIN NL 5 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1949 WS BRO 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 131 0 246 7 9 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 BRO OF 2 0 7 0 0 0
1948 BRO OF 74 0 143 7 8 1
1949 BRO OF 3 0 2 0 0 0
1949 PIT OF 8 0 22 0 0 0
1949 BRO OF 44 0 72 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 86
Center Field 45
Right Field 5