Marshall King
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871-1872)
Marshall King was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1872 for the Chicago White Stockings and the Troy Haymakers, a span of 2 seasons. In 23 career games, he hit .188 with 21 hits, 2 home runs, and 17 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
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 176 lb
- Born
- 1849 in Lansingburgh, NY, USA
- Died
- 10/19/1911 in Troy, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-08
- Last Game
- 1872-06-17
Full name: Marshall Ney King
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 112 | 23 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 2 | .188 | .242 | .250 | .492 | -302 |
Career AVG .188 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.
Career OBP .242 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.
Career OPS .492 vs. league average .666 across their career seasons — 26.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | CH1 | 20 | 101 | 23 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 1 | .208 | .286 (-27%) | .311 (-15%) | .383 (-28%) | .695 (-22%) | -302.2 | |
| 1872 | TRO | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| Career · 2 seasons | 23 | 112 | 23 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 2 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -302 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 9 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 13 |
Marshall King: the record in brief
Marshall King's major league career runs from a debut on May 8, 1871 to a final game on June 17, 1872. King played for the Chicago White Stockings (1871) and the Troy Haymakers (1872). Born in 1849, in Lansingburgh, NY, USA, King is listed as an outfielder. King's listed size is 5 feet, 9 inches and 176 pounds. King's death is recorded on October 19, 1911, in Troy, NY, USA. Marshall King was the playing name; the full given name is Marshall Ney.
In 23 games and 112 at bats, King batted .188 with 21 hits, plus 2 homers and 17 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .242 clip and slugging .250, King finished with a .492 OPS. Set against a .286 league average for the same years, King's .188 average sits 34.4% below it. King collected a career-high 21 hits in 1871. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .208 in 1871, did not top the league's .286.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marshall King
- What years did Marshall King play?
- Marshall King played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1872.
- Was Marshall King a pitcher?
- No. Marshall King was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Marshall King hit?
- Marshall King hit 2 career home runs with 21 hits.
- What was Marshall King's career batting average?
- Marshall King batted .188 over his career, with 21 hits in 112 at bats.
- How many RBI did Marshall King have?
- Marshall King drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Marshall King in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marshall King has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.