Marius Russo

Born: 7/19/1914 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 3/26/2005 in Fort Myers, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-06-06 | Final Game: 1946-08-04

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

Full name: Marius Ugo Russo

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Biography

Marius Russo, born in 1914, was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1939 to 1946. He established himself in the game during a transitional period that bridged the tail end of the Great Depression and the early years of World War II, a time when the sport was becoming increasingly popular yet faced challenges due to the global conflict. Russo's career record of 45 wins and 34 losses, along with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.13, reflected his effectiveness on the mound. He recorded a total of 311 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to dominate batters, and contributed to his teams with 5 saves throughout his tenure. In addition to his solid pitching statistics, Russo was recognized for his talents with an All-Star selection, highlighting his status among the elite pitchers of his era. His contributions to the game were significant during a time when many players were serving in the military, and he remained a reliable presence for his teams. Russo's career, marked by both individual accomplishments and the broader context of his time, left a lasting impact on the game, and he is remembered as a skilled pitcher who excelled in a challenging period for baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
45	34	120	84	48	6	5	680.7	618	237	41	253	311	3.13	0

Career ERA 3.13 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — 18.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1939	NYY	AL	8	3	21	11	9	2	2	116.0	86	31	41	55	2.41	4.28 (+44%)	-
1940	NYY	AL	14	8	30	24	15	0	1	189.3	181	69	55	87	3.28	4.21 (+22%)	-
1941	NYY	AL	14	10	28	27	17	3	1	209.7	195	72	87	105	3.09	3.94 (+21%)	-
1942	NYY	AL	4	1	9	5	2	0	0	45.3	41	14	14	15	2.78	3.57 (+22%)	-
1943	NYY	AL	5	10	24	14	5	1	1	101.7	89	42	45	42	3.72	3.50 (-6%)	-
1946	NYY	AL	0	2	8	3	0	0	0	18.7	26	9	11	7	4.34	3.59 (-21%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
122	235	23	50	8	1	0	25	1	17	53	0.213	0.266	0.255	0.521	-655.0

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 30.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.521 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1939	NYY	AL	21	41	4	10	0	1	9	0	2	8	0.244	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	NYY	AL	30	64	8	12	3	0	4	1	8	21	0.188	.267 (-30%)	.335 (-17%)	.387 (-40%)	.722 (-29%)	-304.9
1941	NYY	AL	28	78	5	18	2	0	7	0	3	11	0.231	.262 (-12%)	.332 (-22%)	.373 (-31%)	.705 (-27%)	-350.2
1942	NYY	AL	9	17	1	4	2	0	3	0	0	5	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	NYY	AL	24	31	4	6	1	0	2	0	4	7	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	NYY	AL	10	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0