Marv Breeding
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1960-1963)
Marv Breeding was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1963 for the Baltimore Orioles, the Washington Senators, and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 4 seasons. In 415 career games, he hit .250 with 317 hits, 7 home runs, and 92 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 12/31/2006 in Decatur, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1960-04-19
- Last Game
- 1963-09-29
Full name: Marvin Eugene Breeding
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 415 | 1,268 | 154 | 317 | 50 | 5 | 7 | 92 | 19 | 66 | 180 | .250 | .288 | .314 | .602 | -2,851 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .288 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career SLG .314 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.
Career OPS .602 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 15.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | BAL | AL | 152 | 551 | 69 | 147 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 43 | 10 | 35 | 80 | .267 | .255 (+5%) | .323 (-4%) | .387 (-13%) | .711 (-9%) | -767.0 |
| 1961 | BAL | AL | 90 | 244 | 32 | 51 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 14 | 33 | .209 | .258 (-19%) | .328 (-24%) | .399 (-36%) | .727 (-31%) | -1214.0 |
| 1962 | BAL | AL | 95 | 240 | 27 | 59 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 41 | .246 | .257 (-5%) | .326 (-16%) | .393 (-18%) | .719 (-17%) | -688.6 |
| 1963 | WS2 | AL | 58 | 197 | 20 | 54 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 21 | .274 | .246 (+11%) | .308 (-3%) | .371 (-7%) | .680 (-5%) | -181.9 |
| 1963 | LAN | NL | 20 | 36 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -181.9 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 415 | 1,268 | 154 | 317 | 50 | 5 | 7 | 92 | 19 | 66 | 180 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -3,033 | ||
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 (416 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 211 | 631 | 88 | 174 | 5 | 54 | .276 |
| Away | 205 | 637 | 65 | 143 | 2 | 38 | .224 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963-09-29 | LAD | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-09-28 | LAD | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-27 | LAD | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963-09-26 | LAD | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-25 | LAD | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-09-24 | LAD | NYN | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-04 | LAD | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-03 | LAD | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-02 | LAD | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-02 | LAD | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 344 | 298 | 751 | 877 | 42 | 230 |
| 3B | 31 | 25 | 24 | 50 | 8 | 1 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | BAL | 2B | 152 | 151 | 359 | 422 | 18 | 116 |
| 1961 | BAL | 2B | 80 | 62 | 179 | 179 | 11 | 53 |
| 1962 | BAL | 2B | 73 | 56 | 146 | 196 | 8 | 47 |
| 1962 | BAL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | BAL | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | WS2 | 2B | 22 | 21 | 52 | 60 | 4 | 14 |
| 1963 | WS2 | 3B | 29 | 25 | 24 | 50 | 7 | 1 |
| 1963 | WS2 | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | LAN | 2B | 17 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | LAN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | LAN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 346 |
| Third Base | 31 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford University | Birmingham | AL | 1953, 1954, 1955 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Marv Breeding (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Marv Breeding: the record in brief
April 19, 1960 and September 29, 1963 bracket Marv Breeding's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Baltimore Orioles (1960 through 1962), the Washington Senators (1963), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1963). Born on March 8, 1934, in Decatur, AL, USA, Breeding is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 0 inches and 175 pounds. The bio records the death on December 31, 2006, in Decatur, AL, USA. Marv Breeding was the playing name; the full given name is Marvin Eugene.
Breeding collected 317 hits in 1,268 at bats across 415 games, good for a .250 batting average, along with 7 homers and 92 RBI. Breeding got on base at a .288 rate and slugged .314 (.602 OPS). The .250 career average is close to the .254 the league hit across the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 15.1% below league average (.602 against .709). The hits column peaks at 147, in 1960.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marv Breeding
- What years did Marv Breeding play?
- Marv Breeding played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1963.
- Was Marv Breeding a pitcher?
- No. Marv Breeding was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Marv Breeding hit?
- Marv Breeding hit 7 career home runs with 317 hits.
- What teams did Marv Breeding play for?
- Marv Breeding played for 3 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1960–1962), the Washington Senators (1963), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1963).
- What were Marv Breeding's career stats?
- In 415 games, Marv Breeding had 317 hits, 7 home runs, 92 RBI, 154 runs, and 19 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Marv Breeding play?
- Marv Breeding played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Marv Breeding and how much did he weigh?
- Marv Breeding was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Marv Breeding hit each season?
- Marv Breeding's home runs by season: 3 in 1960, 1 in 1961, 2 in 1962, and 1 in 1963. His most in one season was 3, in 1960.
- What was Marv Breeding's career batting average?
- Marv Breeding batted .250 over his career, with 317 hits in 1,268 at bats.
- How many RBI did Marv Breeding have?
- Marv Breeding drove in 92 runs in his career.
- Is Marv Breeding in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marv Breeding has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.