Marv Felderman
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1942)
Marv Felderman was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1942 for the Chicago Cubs. In 3 career games, he hit .167 with 1 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 187 lb
- Died
- 8/6/2000 in Riverside, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1942-04-19
- Last Game
- 1942-09-22
Full name: Marvin Wilfred Felderman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .167 | .286 | .167 | .452 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 34.2% below league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 52.3% below league average.
Career OPS .452 vs. league average .673 across their career seasons — 32.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CHN | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-09-22 | CHC | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1942-09-17 | CHC | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1942-04-19 | CHC | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
Marv Felderman: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 19, 1942 and the final game on September 22, 1942, Marv Felderman built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago Cubs. Felderman, born on December 20, 1915, in Bellevue, IA, USA, is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Felderman's listed size is 6'1" and 187 pounds. Felderman's death is recorded on August 6, 2000, in Riverside, CA, USA. Felderman's full given name, per the bio, is Marvin Wilfred Felderman.
Felderman's career batting table shows 3 games, 6 at bats and 1 hits, a .167 average. Over the seasons Felderman played, league hitters batted .253; the .167 career figure is 34.2% below that. Only one season appears, 1942 for the Chicago Cubs, when Felderman played 3 games and went 1 for 6.
Every defensive appearance on record for Felderman, 2 games, came at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marv Felderman
- Was Marv Felderman a pitcher?
- No. Marv Felderman was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Marv Felderman hit?
- Marv Felderman hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Marv Felderman play for?
- Marv Felderman played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1942).
- What were Marv Felderman's career stats?
- In 3 games, Marv Felderman had 1 hits, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did Marv Felderman play?
- Marv Felderman played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Marv Felderman and how much did he weigh?
- Marv Felderman was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 187 pounds.
- What was Marv Felderman's career batting average?
- Marv Felderman batted .167 over his career, with 1 hits in 6 at bats.
- Is Marv Felderman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marv Felderman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.