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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 130 | 445 | 44 | 108 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 43 | 4 | 36 | 56 | 0.243 | -1162.4 |
| 1952 | SLA | AL | 11 | 24 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | SLA | AL | 76 | 223 | 25 | 64 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 3 | 22 | 29 | 0.287 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | WSN | AL | 9 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.042 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | CHW | AL | 67 | 95 | 22 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 26 | 0.200 | -340.0 |
| 1954 | CHW | AL | 62 | 98 | 21 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 0.306 | 99.2 |
| 1955 | BAL | AL | 89 | 303 | 30 | 66 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 35 | 33 | 0.218 | -1168.6 |
| 1956 | BAL | AL | 20 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | SLA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1951 | SLA | 3B | 117 | 0 | 137 | 225 | 28 | 31 |
| 1951 | SLA | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | SLA | 2B | 9 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| 1952 | SLA | 3B | 21 | 0 | 15 | 45 | 6 | 7 |
| 1952 | SLA | SS | 57 | 0 | 65 | 107 | 10 | 27 |
| 1952 | SLA | SS | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| 1952 | WS1 | 2B | 5 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 1952 | WS1 | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | CHA | 1B | 5 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | CHA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1953 | CHA | 3B | 32 | 0 | 17 | 30 | 3 | 5 |
| 1953 | CHA | SS | 17 | 0 | 17 | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| 1954 | CHA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | CHA | 3B | 36 | 24 | 36 | 83 | 3 | 8 |
| 1954 | CHA | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | CHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | BAL | 2B | 76 | 71 | 197 | 158 | 6 | 51 |
| 1955 | BAL | 3B | 18 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 0 |
| 1955 | BAL | SS | 16 | 1 | 12 | 19 | 2 | 4 |
| 1956 | BAL | 2B | 5 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 1956 | BAL | 3B | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | BAL | SS | 8 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Second Base | 99 |
| Third Base | 232 |
| Shortstop | 107 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |