Marvin Freeman
Born: 4/10/1963 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1986-09-16 | Final Game: 1996-09-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 200 lbs
Biography
Marvin Freeman was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1986 to 1996. Born in 1963, Freeman made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by an evolving game, marked by both offensive prowess and emerging pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound with a record of 35-28 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.64. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he accumulated a total of 383 strikeouts, while also contributing to his teams with 5 saves.
Freeman's playing style was characterized by a blend of finesse and determination, making him a reliable option in various pitching roles. He navigated the competitive landscape of the 1990s, an era that saw significant changes in the game, including the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitching. Although he may not have achieved superstar status, Freeman's contributions to his teams were significant, and he remains a respected figure among those who appreciate the nuances of pitching and the strategic elements of the game. His career serves as a testament to the dedication and resilience required to succeed in professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 28 | 221 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 593.7 | 616 | 306 | 63 | 249 | 383 | 4.64 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2.25 | 131.0 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 55 | 35 | 43 | 37 | 6.10 | -863.1 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 6.00 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 1.72 | 639.5 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 0 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32.3 | 34 | 20 | 14 | 26 | 5.57 | -753.8 |
| 1991 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48.0 | 37 | 16 | 13 | 34 | 3.00 | 1203.4 |
| 1992 | ATL | NL | 7 | 5 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 64.3 | 61 | 23 | 29 | 41 | 3.22 | -939.5 |
| 1993 | ATL | NL | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 24 | 16 | 10 | 25 | 6.08 | 815.3 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | 10 | 2 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 112.7 | 113 | 35 | 23 | 67 | 2.80 | 1932.5 |
| 1995 | COL | NL | 3 | 7 | 22 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94.7 | 122 | 62 | 41 | 61 | 5.89 | -1896.4 |
| 1996 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13.50 | - |
| 1996 | COL | NL | 7 | 9 | 26 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129.7 | 151 | 87 | 57 | 71 | 6.04 | -3423.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | 140 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 83 | 0.114 | 0.151 | 0.164 | 0.315 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 11 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | ATL | NL | 34 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | ATL | NL | 58 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | ATL | NL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | 19 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | COL | NL | 22 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.087 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | COL | NL | 26 | 41 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.122 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NLCS | ATL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 14.73 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NLCS | ATL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 14.73 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 221 | 78 | 31 | 82 | 8 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | PHI | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | PHI | P | 11 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | PHI | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | ATL | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | PHI | P | 16 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | ATL | P | 34 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | ATL | P | 58 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | ATL | P | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | COL | P | 19 | 18 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | COL | P | 22 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | CHA | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | COL | P | 26 | 23 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 221 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | COL | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 1995 | COL | NL | $1,900,000 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | $512,500 |
| 1993 | ATL | NL | $725,000 |
| 1992 | ATL | NL | $400,000 |
| 1991 | ATL | NL | $190,000 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | $71,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $6,298,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson State University | Jackson | MS | 1982, 1983, 1984 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Cy Young Award | NL | 4th | 4.0 | 140 | 0 |