Marshall Edwards
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1983)
Marshall Edwards was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1983 for the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 3 seasons. In 160 career games, he hit .258 with 80 hits, 2 home runs, and 23 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 157 lb
- Died
- 4/15/2025 in Union City, GA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1981-04-11
- Last Game
- 1983-09-11
Full name: Marshall Lynn Edwards
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | 310 | 48 | 80 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 21 | 5 | 19 | .258 | .267 | .316 | .583 | -921 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.
Career SLG .316 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.
Career OPS .583 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | ML4 | AL | 40 | 58 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .241 | .255 (-6%) | .320 (-25%) | .368 (-20%) | .688 (-22%) | -211.7 |
| 1982 | ML4 | AL | 69 | 178 | 24 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 8 | .247 | .261 (-5%) | .324 (-19%) | .388 (-19%) | .712 (-19%) | -574.2 |
| 1983 | ML4 | AL | 51 | 74 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9 | .297 | .260 (+14%) | .324 (-7%) | .389 (-13%) | .714 (-10%) | -135.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 160 | 310 | 48 | 80 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 21 | 5 | 19 | .258 | — | — | — | — | -921 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (160 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 70 | 141 | 22 | 42 | 1 | 9 | .298 |
| Away | 90 | 169 | 26 | 38 | 1 | 14 | .225 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-09-11 | MIL | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-09-09 | MIL | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-08 | MIL | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-07 | MIL | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-06 | MIL | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-04 | MIL | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-02 | MIL | LAA | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-08-29 | MIL | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-08-27 | MIL | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-08-26 | MIL | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 18 |
| Center Field | 46 |
| Right Field | 69 |
| Designated Hitter | 13 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles City College | Los Angeles | CA | 1972 |
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1973, 1974 |
Marshall Edwards: the record in brief
According to the bio, Marshall Edwards debuted on April 11, 1981 and played a final game on September 11, 1983. Every season row on the page belongs to the Milwaukee Brewers, from 1981 through 1983. Edwards is listed as an outfielder at 157 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Edwards both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Edwards was born on August 27, 1952, in Fort Lewis, WA, USA. Edwards died on April 15, 2025, in Union City, GA, USA. Marshall Edwards was the playing name; the full given name is Marshall Lynn.
In 160 games and 310 at bats, Edwards batted .258 with 80 hits, along with 2 homers, 23 runs batted in, and 21 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .267 and the slugging percentage .316, for an OPS of .583. Edwards hit .258 while the league hit .260 over the same span, a figure close to average. By OPS the gap is 17.5% below league average (.583 against .707). The highest hit total in a season was 44, in 1982. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .247 in 1982, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marshall Edwards
- What years did Marshall Edwards play?
- Marshall Edwards played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1983.
- Was Marshall Edwards a pitcher?
- No. Marshall Edwards was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Marshall Edwards hit?
- Marshall Edwards hit 2 career home runs with 80 hits.
- What was Marshall Edwards's career batting average?
- Marshall Edwards batted .258 over his career, with 80 hits in 310 at bats.
- How many RBI did Marshall Edwards have?
- Marshall Edwards drove in 23 runs in his career.
- Is Marshall Edwards in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marshall Edwards has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.