Mike Marshall, baseball player, 148 home runs, 1981-1991

Mike Marshall

Born: 1/12/1960 in Libertyville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-07 | Final Game: 1991-08-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Michael Allen Marshall

Biography

Mike Marshall was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1981 until his retirement in 1991. Primarily known as a position player, Marshall played a total of 1,035 games throughout his career, amassing 971 hits and showcasing his power with 148 home runs and 530 RBIs. With a batting average of .270, he demonstrated a consistent ability to contribute offensively, supported by 26 stolen bases that highlighted his speed on the basepaths. Marshall's career was marked by an All-Star selection, reflecting his recognition among peers and fans as a standout player during his era. He played in a time when the game was transitioning into a more power-oriented style, yet he balanced his offensive prowess with an ability to get on base. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and his career statistics illustrate a player who made the most of his time on the field, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1035 3593 433 971 173 8 148 530 26 247 810 0.270 0.321 0.446 0.768 5019.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
26 85 7 18 4 2 3 13 4 24 0.212

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1990 ALCS BOS 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333
1988 NLCS LAN 7 30 3 7 1 1 0 5 2 9 0.233
1988 WS LAN 5 13 2 3 0 1 1 3 0 5 0.231
1985 NLCS LAN 6 23 1 5 2 0 1 3 1 3 0.217
1983 NLCS LAN 4 15 1 2 1 0 1 2 1 6 0.133
1981 NWDIV LAN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 180 157 1381 111 12 102
3B 3 2 2 2 0 0
OF 777 744 1219 39 28 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 180
Third Base 3
Left Field 124
Right Field 657
Designated Hitter 22

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1985 Player of the Week Week of 1985-09-14
1983 Player of the Week Week of 1983-09-09

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 BOS AL $1,300,000
1990 NYN NL $1,100,000
1989 LAN NL $1,100,000
1988 LAN NL $760,000
1987 LAN NL $670,000
1986 LAN NL $650,000
1985 LAN NL $333,000
Total Career Earnings $5,913,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1985 Most Valuable Player NL 14th 11.0 336 0