Fred Marsh, baseball player, 1949-1956

Fred Marsh

Born: 1/5/1924 in Valley Falls, KS, USA

Died: 10/26/2006 in Corry, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-19 | Final Game: 1956-05-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Fred Francis Marsh

Biography

Fred Marsh was a professional baseball player born in 1924, who played as a position player from 1949 until his retirement in 1956. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 465 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the infield and outfield. Marsh accumulated 296 hits, including 10 home runs, while driving in 96 runs and maintaining a batting average of .239. His ability to steal bases was evident as he recorded 13 stolen bases during his time in Major League Baseball. Marsh's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, shortly after the end of World War II and before the game experienced significant changes in the 1960s and beyond. While he may not have had the prolific offensive statistics of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams were marked by versatility and dedication. As a player of the post-war era, he was part of a generation that helped bridge the gap between the traditional styles of play and the emerging strategies that would define the future of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
465 1236 148 296 43 8 10 96 13 125 171 0.239 0.310 0.311 0.622 -2465.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 0 25 2 1 0
2B 99 73 237 194 8 64
3B 232 32 215 403 48 51
OF 3 0 5 0 2 0
SS 107 2 108 183 16 43

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7
Second Base 99
Third Base 232
Shortstop 107
Left Field 2
Right Field 1