Marv Blaylock
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1950-1957)
Marv Blaylock was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1957 for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 8 seasons. In 287 career games, he hit .235 with 175 hits, 15 home runs, and 78 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- Died
- 10/23/1993 in Conway, AR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1950-09-26
- Last Game
- 1957-09-28
Full name: Marvin Edward Blaylock
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 287 | 746 | 96 | 175 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 78 | 11 | 84 | 137 | .235 | .314 | .363 | .677 | -863 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.
Career SLG .363 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.
Career OPS .677 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 113 | 259 | 30 | 54 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 | 6 | 31 | 43 | .208 | .258 (-19%) | .332 (-12%) | .393 (-18%) | .726 (-15%) | -664.2 |
| 1956 | PHI | NL | 136 | 460 | 61 | 117 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 50 | 5 | 50 | 86 | .254 | .258 (-1%) | .331 (-1%) | .397 (-3%) | .728 (-2%) | -198.5 |
| 1957 | PHI | NL | 37 | 26 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 287 | 746 | 96 | 175 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 78 | 11 | 84 | 137 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -863 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (287 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 143 | 352 | 46 | 81 | 5 | 31 | .230 |
| Away | 144 | 394 | 50 | 94 | 10 | 47 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-09-28 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-07-27 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-07-26 | PHI | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-07-24 | PHI | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-07-21 | PHI | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957-07-21 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-07-17 | PHI | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-07-14 | PHI | STL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-07-06 | PHI | BRO | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-07-01 | PHI | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 212 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Fort Smith | AR | 1947 |
Marv Blaylock: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 26, 1950 and the final game on September 28, 1957, Marv Blaylock built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the New York Giants (1950) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1955 through 1957). Blaylock, born on September 30, 1929, in Fort Smith, AR, USA, is listed as a first baseman and both batted and threw left-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 1 inch and 175 pounds. Blaylock's death is recorded on October 23, 1993, in Conway, AR, USA. Marv Blaylock was the playing name; the full given name is Marvin Edward.
In 287 games and 746 at bats, Blaylock batted .235 with 175 hits; the totals also include 15 home runs and 78 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .314 and the slugging percentage .363, for an OPS of .677. Blaylock's .235 average ran 9.8% below the .260 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Blaylock's .677 stands 7.2% below the league's .729. 1956 was Blaylock's biggest home run year, with 10. Blaylock collected a career-high 117 hits in 1956.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marv Blaylock
- What years did Marv Blaylock play?
- Marv Blaylock played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1957.
- Was Marv Blaylock a pitcher?
- No. Marv Blaylock was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Marv Blaylock hit?
- Marv Blaylock hit 15 career home runs with 175 hits.
- What was Marv Blaylock's career batting average?
- Marv Blaylock batted .235 over his career, with 175 hits in 746 at bats.
- How many RBI did Marv Blaylock have?
- Marv Blaylock drove in 78 runs in his career.
- Is Marv Blaylock in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marv Blaylock has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.