Jim Marshall
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1958-1962)
Jim Marshall was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1962 for 5 teams, including the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 5 seasons. In 410 career games, he hit .242 with 206 hits, 29 home runs, and 106 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- Died
- 9/7/2025 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1958-04-15
- Last Game
- 1962-09-28
Full name: Rufus James Marshall
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 410 | 852 | 111 | 206 | 24 | 7 | 29 | 106 | 5 | 101 | 139 | .242 | .320 | .388 | .709 | -221 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Career OBP .320 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .388 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .709 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | BAL | AL | 85 | 191 | 17 | 41 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 18 | 30 | .215 | .257 (-17%) | .324 (-14%) | .394 (-12%) | .719 (-13%) | -426.8 |
| 1958 | CHN | NL | 26 | 81 | 12 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 13 | .272 | .257 (+5%) | .324 (+15%) | .394 (+22%) | .719 (+19%) | -426.8 |
| 1959 | CHN | NL | 108 | 294 | 39 | 74 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 40 | 0 | 33 | 39 | .252 | .256 (-2%) | .323 (avg) | .392 (+3%) | .715 (+2%) | 103.7 |
| 1960 | SFN | NL | 75 | 118 | 19 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 24 | .237 | .255 (-7%) | .323 (+2%) | .387 (-13%) | .711 (-6%) | -82.2 |
| 1961 | SFN | NL | 44 | 36 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 17 | 32 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .344 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1962 | PIT | NL | 55 | 100 | 13 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 19 | .220 | .257 (-15%) | .326 (-2%) | .393 (-11%) | .719 (-7%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 410 | 852 | 111 | 206 | 24 | 7 | 29 | 106 | 5 | 101 | 139 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -832 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (411 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 210 | 410 | 53 | 100 | 18 | 53 | .244 |
| Away | 201 | 442 | 58 | 106 | 11 | 53 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-09-28 | PIT | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962-09-25 | PIT | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962-09-23 | PIT | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-20 | PIT | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-16 | PIT | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962-09-11 | PIT | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-09 | PIT | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-06 | PIT | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1962-09-03 | PIT | NYN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-08-25 | PIT | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 202 | 157 | 1461 | 107 | 9 | 141 |
| OF | 36 | 23 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | BAL | 1B | 52 | 44 | 382 | 19 | 0 | 37 |
| 1958 | BAL | OF | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | CHN | 1B | 15 | 13 | 114 | 7 | 1 | 11 |
| 1958 | CHN | OF | 11 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | CHN | 1B | 72 | 59 | 558 | 51 | 2 | 52 |
| 1959 | CHN | OF | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | SFN | 1B | 28 | 17 | 170 | 9 | 6 | 13 |
| 1960 | SFN | OF | 6 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | SFN | 1B | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961 | SFN | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | NYN | 1B | 5 | 4 | 47 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 1962 | NYN | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | PIT | 1B | 26 | 20 | 182 | 16 | 0 | 21 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 203 |
| Left Field | 17 |
| Right Field | 20 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Community College | Compton | CA | 1950 |
Jim Marshall: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jim Marshall debuted on April 15, 1958 and played a final game on September 28, 1962. Club by club, the record runs the Baltimore Orioles (1958), the Chicago Cubs (1958 to 1959), the San Francisco Giants (1960 to 1961), the New York Mets (1962), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1962). Born on May 25, 1931, in Danville, IL, USA, Marshall is listed as a first baseman and batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 190 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Marshall's death is recorded on September 7, 2025, in Scottsdale, AZ, USA. Marshall's full given name, per the bio, is Rufus James Marshall.
Marshall's career batting table shows 410 games, 852 at bats and 206 hits, a .242 average, along with 29 home runs and 106 RBI. Reaching base at a .320 clip and slugging .388, Marshall finished with a .709 OPS. The league as a whole hit .257 across Marshall's seasons, which puts the .242 career mark 6.0% below average. 1959 was Marshall's biggest home run year, with 11. The hits column peaks at 74, in 1959.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Marshall
- What years did Jim Marshall play?
- Jim Marshall played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1962.
- Was Jim Marshall a pitcher?
- No. Jim Marshall was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Marshall hit?
- Jim Marshall hit 29 career home runs with 206 hits.
- What teams did Jim Marshall play for?
- Jim Marshall played for 5 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1958), the Chicago Cubs (1958–1959), the San Francisco Giants (1960–1961), the New York Mets (1962), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1962).
- What were Jim Marshall's career stats?
- In 410 games, Jim Marshall had 206 hits, 29 home runs, 106 RBI, 111 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- What position did Jim Marshall play?
- Jim Marshall played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Marshall and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Marshall was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jim Marshall hit each season?
- Jim Marshall's home runs by season: 10 in 1958, 11 in 1959, 2 in 1960, 1 in 1961, and 5 in 1962. His most in one season was 11, in 1959.
- What was Jim Marshall's career batting average?
- Jim Marshall batted .242 over his career, with 206 hits in 852 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Marshall have?
- Jim Marshall drove in 106 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Marshall in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Marshall has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.