Hal Marnie
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1940-1942)
Hal Marnie was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1942 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 3 seasons. In 96 career games, he hit .221 with 49 hits and 15 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 178 lb
- Died
- 1/7/2002 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1940-09-15
- Last Game
- 1942-09-25
Full name: Harry Sylvester Marnie
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 222 | 19 | 49 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 29 | .221 | .279 | .261 | .540 | -391 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.
Career OBP .279 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.
Career SLG .261 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.
Career OPS .540 vs. league average .701 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PHI | NL | 11 | 34 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 61 | 158 | 12 | 38 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 25 | .241 | .262 (-8%) | .332 (-10%) | .373 (-20%) | .705 (-16%) | -391.0 |
| 1942 | PHI | NL | 24 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 96 | 222 | 19 | 49 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 29 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -391 | ||
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
View full game log (96 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 77 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 5 | .169 |
| Away | 56 | 145 | 13 | 36 | 0 | 11 | .248 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-09-25 | PHI | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-25 | PHI | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-24 | PHI | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942-09-24 | PHI | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-17 | PHI | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-16 | PHI | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-12 | PHI | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-10 | PHI | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-07-28 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1942-07-19 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 61 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 23 |
Hal Marnie: the record in brief
The profile opens with Hal Marnie's first major league game on September 15, 1940; the last one listed came on September 25, 1942. Every season row on the page belongs to the Philadelphia Phillies, from 1940 through 1942. Marnie, born on July 6, 1918, in Philadelphia, PA, USA, is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Marnie's listed size is 6'1" and 178 pounds. Marnie died on January 7, 2002, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Hal Marnie was the playing name; the full given name is Harry Sylvester.
The batting record for Marnie: 96 games, 49 hits in 222 at bats, and a .221 average; the totals also include 15 runs batted in. Marnie's career OPS of .540 combines a .279 on-base mark with .261 slugging. Over the seasons Marnie played, league hitters batted .261; the .221 career figure is 15.4% below that. In OPS terms, Marnie's .540 stands 22.9% below the league's .701. 1941 produced Marnie's most hits, 38 of them for the Philadelphia Phillies. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .241 in 1941, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hal Marnie
- What years did Hal Marnie play?
- Hal Marnie played in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1942.
- Was Hal Marnie a pitcher?
- No. Hal Marnie was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Hal Marnie hit?
- Hal Marnie hit 0 career home runs with 49 hits.
- What teams did Hal Marnie play for?
- Hal Marnie played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1940–1942).
- What were Hal Marnie's career stats?
- In 96 games, Hal Marnie had 49 hits, 15 RBI, 19 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .221 batting average.
- What position did Hal Marnie play?
- Hal Marnie played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hal Marnie and how much did he weigh?
- Hal Marnie was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 178 pounds.
- What was Hal Marnie's career batting average?
- Hal Marnie batted .221 over his career, with 49 hits in 222 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hal Marnie have?
- Hal Marnie drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Hal Marnie in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hal Marnie has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.