Doc Marshall
Born: 6/4/1906 in New Albany, MS, USA
Died: 9/1/1999 in Lake San Marcos, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-09-28 | Final Game: 1932-09-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Edward Harbert Marshall
Biography
Doc Marshall was a professional baseball player active from 1929 to 1932, primarily serving as a position player during a transformative period in the sport. Born in 1906, Marshall played in a total of 219 games over his four-year career, establishing himself as a reliable contributor to his teams. He finished his career with 170 hits and a batting average of .258, showcasing his ability to make contact and get on base, although he did not record any home runs. Marshall also collected 61 RBIs and stole 2 bases, demonstrating a well-rounded skill set that contributed to his teams' offensive efforts.
Playing in an era that bridged the late 1920s and early 1930s, Marshall's career unfolded during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to see the rise of more varied offensive strategies and the increasing importance of power hitting. Despite not being known for his home run prowess, his consistent batting average and ability to drive in runs reflect the strategic approach of the time. While he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Doc Marshall's contributions to the game during the early years of professional baseball remain a noteworthy aspect of the sport's rich history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219 | 658 | 72 | 170 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 61 | 2 | 28 | 28 | 0.258 | 0.291 | 0.309 | 0.599 | -2624.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | NY1 | NL | 78 | 223 | 33 | 69 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 0.309 | -420.4 |
| 1931 | NY1 | NL | 68 | 194 | 15 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0.201 | -1213.1 |
| 1932 | NY1 | NL | 68 | 226 | 18 | 56 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 0.248 | -991.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 69 | 0 | 142 | 198 | 12 | 31 |
| 3B | 8 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| SS | 119 | 0 | 214 | 342 | 41 | 65 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | NY1 | 2B | 5 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | NY1 | 2B | 17 | 0 | 33 | 52 | 1 | 5 |
| 1930 | NY1 | 3B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1930 | NY1 | SS | 45 | 0 | 73 | 123 | 11 | 23 |
| 1931 | NY1 | 2B | 47 | 0 | 102 | 135 | 11 | 26 |
| 1931 | NY1 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | NY1 | SS | 11 | 0 | 22 | 20 | 3 | 5 |
| 1932 | NY1 | SS | 63 | 0 | 119 | 199 | 27 | 37 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 68 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 122 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | Oxford | MS | 1925, 1926, 1927 |