Cuddles Marshall
Born: 4/28/1925 in Bellingham, WA, USA
Died: 12/14/2007 in Saugus, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1946-04-24 | Final Game: 1950-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Clarence Westly Marshall
Biography
Cuddles Marshall, born in 1925, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1946 to 1950. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Marshall showcased his abilities on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 7-7. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.98, a statistic reflective of the competitive and evolving nature of the game during the late 1940s, a period marked by the transition from the post-World War II baseball landscape into a new era of talent and strategy.
Marshall recorded a total of 69 strikeouts and achieved 4 saves throughout his tenure, demonstrating his potential as a reliable arm in the bullpen. While his statistics may not place him among the most prominent pitchers of his time, his contributions reflect the dedication and spirit of players who helped lay the groundwork for the future of the sport. His career, albeit brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse paths players have taken in their pursuit of success in America's pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 73 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 185.0 | 216 | 123 | 8 | 158 | 69 | 5.98 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | NYY | AL | 3 | 4 | 23 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 81.0 | 96 | 48 | 56 | 32 | 5.33 | - |
| 1948 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 1949 | NYY | AL | 3 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 49.3 | 48 | 28 | 48 | 13 | 5.11 | - |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 1 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 53.7 | 72 | 47 | 51 | 24 | 7.88 | -651.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 49 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.184 | 0.231 | 0.184 | 0.414 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | NYY | AL | 23 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | NYY | AL | 21 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 28 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 73 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | NYA | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| 1948 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | NYA | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | SLA | P | 28 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 73 |