Marshall Locke, baseball player, 1884-1884

Marshall Locke

Born: 3/12/1857 in Ashland, OH, USA

Died: 3/6/1940 in Ashland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-05 | Final Game: 1884-07-20

Full name: Marshall Pinkney Wilder Locke

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Biography

Marshall Locke, born in 1857, was a position player whose career spanned a brief yet impactful period in the early days of professional baseball. He played in the major leagues from July 5 to July 20, 1884, participating in a total of 7 games. Over those games, Locke recorded 7 hits and drove in 5 runs, finishing his short stint with a batting average of .241. Though he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions during this time reflected the transitional nature of baseball in the 1880s, as the sport was beginning to evolve from its origins into a more organized and competitive professional endeavor. Locke's career unfolded during an era characterized by the formation of the National League and the establishment of more formalized playing styles and strategies. While his time in the spotlight was limited, his role as a player added to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the diverse talents that contributed to the sport's growth. Despite his brief career, Marshall Locke remains a part of the narrative of early professional baseball, illustrating the dedication and skill of players in that formative time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 29 5 7 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 0.241 0.241 0.310 0.552 0.0

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.552 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1884 IN2 AA 7 29 5 7 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 0.241 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 7 0 7 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 IN2 OF 7 0 7 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 3
Right Field 4