Marv Throneberry

Born: 9/2/1933 in Collierville, TN, USA

Died: 6/23/1994 in Fisherville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-09-25 | Final Game: 1963-05-05

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

Full name: Marvin Eugene Throneberry

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Biography

Marv Throneberry was a professional baseball player born in 1933, whose career spanned from 1955 to 1963. Primarily playing as a position player, Throneberry appeared in 480 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He is best remembered for his time with the New York Mets, where he played a significant role as one of the franchise's early players during its formative years. Known for his power at the plate, Throneberry hit 53 home runs and accumulated 170 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite a batting average of .237. Throneberry's playing style was characterized by a mix of power and occasional lapses in defensive execution, which endeared him to fans but also earned him the reputation of a lovable underdog. His contributions to the game occurred during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era to a time that increasingly valued offensive production. While his career did not reach the heights of some of his contemporaries, Throneberry remains a notable figure in baseball history, particularly for his role in the early days of the Mets, a team that would go on to become a beloved franchise in New York City.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
480	1186	143	281	37	8	53	170	3	130	295	0.237	0.311	0.416	0.726	237.2

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .416 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.726 vs. league average 0.714 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
1955	NYY	AL	1	2	1	2	1	0	0	3	1	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1958	NYY	AL	60	150	30	34	5	2	7	19	1	19	40	0.227	.257 (-12%)	.324 (-3%)	.394 (+8%)	.719 (+3%)	78.4
1959	NYY	AL	80	192	27	46	5	0	8	22	0	18	51	0.240	.256 (-7%)	.323 (-7%)	.392 (avg)	.715 (-3%)	-132.4
1960	KC1	AL	104	236	29	59	9	2	11	41	0	23	60	0.250	.255 (-2%)	.323 (-3%)	.387 (+15%)	.711 (+7%)	261.8
1961	KC1	AL	40	130	17	31	2	1	6	24	0	19	30	0.238	.258 (-8%)	.328 (+2%)	.399 (+2%)	.727 (+2%)	79.6
1961	BAL	AL	56	96	9	20	3	0	5	11	0	12	20	0.208	.258 (-19%)	.328 (-10%)	.399 (-1%)	.727 (-5%)	79.6
1962	BAL	AL	9	9	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	6	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	NYN	NL	116	357	29	87	11	3	16	49	1	34	83	0.244	.257 (-5%)	.326 (-6%)	.393 (+8%)	.719 (+2%)	0.0
1963	NYN	NL	14	14	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1958	WS	NYA	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	307	245	2259	201	32	263
OF	45	38	47	2	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	NYA	1B	1	0	3	1	0	0
1958	NYA	1B	40	35	315	21	3	42
1958	NYA	OF	5	3	7	0	1	0
1959	NYA	1B	54	34	337	27	4	40
1959	NYA	OF	13	10	9	2	0	0
1960	KC1	1B	71	55	508	40	5	56
1961	KC1	1B	30	26	241	25	1	31
1961	KC1	OF	10	10	16	0	0	0
1961	BAL	1B	11	5	61	10	2	6
1961	BAL	OF	15	13	12	0	1	0
1962	BAL	OF	2	2	3	0	0	0
1962	NYN	1B	97	89	785	77	17	87
1963	NYN	1B	3	1	9	0	0	1