Buck Marrow
Born: 8/29/1909 in Tarboro, NC, USA
Died: 11/21/1982 in Newport News, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1932-07-03 | Final Game: 1938-07-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Charles Kennon Marrow
Biography
Buck Marrow, born in 1909, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1932 to July 4, 1938. He played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating the challenges of the Great Depression while contributing to the sport in his own unique way. Throughout his career, Marrow recorded a win-loss record of 3-8 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.06, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite facing tough competition.
Marrow's playing style was characterized by a blend of determination and skill, as evidenced by his total of 39 strikeouts and one save throughout his time in the league. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Marrow's contributions to the game during the late 1930s remain a part of baseball history. He played in an era that was beginning to see the integration of various playing styles and strategies, setting the stage for future generations of pitchers. Buck Marrow's legacy is a testament to perseverance in the face of adversity, marking him as a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 39 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 99.7 | 112 | 56 | 9 | 49 | 39 | 5.06 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | DET | AL | 2 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 63.7 | 70 | 34 | 29 | 31 | 4.81 | -1195.5 |
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 6.61 | -727.2 |
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 4.58 | -408.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.120 | 0.120 | 0.240 | 0.360 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | DET | AL | 18 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 39 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | DET | P | 18 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937 | BRO | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | BRO | P | 15 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 39 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson College | Davidson | NC | 1928, 1929 |