Willard Marshall
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1942-1955)
Willard Marshall was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1955 for 4 teams, including the New York Giants, a span of 14 seasons. In 1,246 career games, he hit .274 with 1,160 hits, 130 home runs, and 604 RBI. Willard Marshall was a 3-time All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 6,800.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 205 lb
- Died
- 11/5/2000 in Norwood, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1942-04-14
- Last Game
- 1955-06-15
- Awards
- 3× All-Star
Full name: Willard Warren Marshall
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,246 | 4,233 | 583 | 1,160 | 163 | 39 | 130 | 604 | 14 | 458 | 219 | .274 | .347 | .423 | .770 | 6,800 |
Career AVG .274 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.
Career OBP .347 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .423 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +11.5% above league average.
Career OPS .770 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | NY1 | NL | 116 | 401 | 41 | 103 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 59 | 1 | 26 | 20 | .257 | .253 (+1%) | .323 (-5%) | .349 (+6%) | .672 (+1%) | -5.9 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 131 | 510 | 63 | 144 | 18 | 3 | 13 | 48 | 3 | 33 | 29 | .282 | .256 (+10%) | .328 (-1%) | .358 (+13%) | .687 (+7%) | 516.9 |
| 1947 | NY1 | NL | 155 | 587 | 102 | 171 | 19 | 6 | 36 | 107 | 3 | 67 | 30 | .291 | .262 (+11%) | .336 (+9%) | .376 (+40%) | .712 (+25%) | 2940.8 |
| 1948 | NY1 | NL | 143 | 537 | 72 | 146 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 86 | 2 | 64 | 34 | .272 | .263 (+3%) | .340 (+3%) | .379 (+10%) | .719 (+7%) | 733.2 |
| 1949 | NY1 | NL | 141 | 499 | 81 | 153 | 19 | 3 | 12 | 70 | 4 | 78 | 20 | .307 | .262 (+17%) | .343 (+17%) | .384 (+12%) | .727 (+14%) | 1665.1 |
| 1950 | BSN | NL | 105 | 298 | 38 | 70 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 40 | 1 | 36 | 5 | .235 | .265 (-12%) | .346 (-8%) | .401 (-17%) | .747 (-13%) | -617.6 |
| 1951 | BSN | NL | 136 | 469 | 65 | 132 | 24 | 7 | 11 | 62 | 0 | 48 | 18 | .281 | .260 (+8%) | .336 (+4%) | .385 (+12%) | .721 (+9%) | 738.9 |
| 1952 | BSN | NL | 21 | 66 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .227 | .252 (-10%) | .326 (-17%) | .369 (+11%) | .696 (-2%) | -56.2 |
| 1952 | CIN | NL | 107 | 397 | 52 | 106 | 23 | 1 | 8 | 46 | 0 | 37 | 21 | .267 | .252 (+6%) | .326 (+2%) | .369 (+6%) | .696 (+4%) | -56.2 |
| 1953 | CIN | NL | 122 | 357 | 51 | 95 | 14 | 6 | 17 | 62 | 0 | 41 | 28 | .266 | .264 (+1%) | .335 (+2%) | .397 (+21%) | .733 (+12%) | 800.6 |
| 1954 | CHA | AL | 47 | 71 | 7 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 9 | .254 | .261 (-3%) | .333 (+5%) | .390 (-17%) | .723 (-7%) | -51.2 |
| 1955 | CHA | AL | 22 | 41 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 1 | .171 | — | — | — | — | -120.8 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 1,246 | 4,233 | 583 | 1,160 | 163 | 39 | 130 | 604 | 14 | 458 | 219 | .274 | — | — | — | — | 6,488 | ||
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 (1247 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 610 | 2000 | 291 | 545 | 87 | 308 | .273 |
| Away | 637 | 2233 | 292 | 615 | 43 | 300 | .275 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-06-15 | CHW | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955-06-14 | CHW | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-06-04 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-06-03 | CHW | NYY | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955-05-30 | CHW | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-29 | CHW | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955-05-28 | CHW | DET | W | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-26 | CHW | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955-05-26 | CHW | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-22 | CHW | KC1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1145 | 23 | 2184 | 125 | 50 | 28 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | NY1 | OF | 107 | 0 | 222 | 13 | 6 | 4 |
| 1946 | NY1 | OF | 125 | 0 | 253 | 14 | 6 | 2 |
| 1947 | NY1 | OF | 155 | 0 | 334 | 19 | 10 | 6 |
| 1948 | NY1 | OF | 142 | 0 | 266 | 16 | 5 | 2 |
| 1949 | NY1 | OF | 138 | 0 | 292 | 13 | 8 | 3 |
| 1950 | BSN | OF | 85 | 0 | 150 | 11 | 7 | 2 |
| 1951 | BSN | OF | 136 | 0 | 220 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| 1952 | BSN | OF | 16 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 1952 | CIN | OF | 105 | 0 | 188 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| 1953 | CIN | OF | 95 | 0 | 187 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | CHA | OF | 29 | 13 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | CHA | OF | 12 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 147 |
| Center Field | 115 |
| Right Field | 896 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | RF |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 27th | 2.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1947 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 16th | 20.0 | 336 | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Willard Marshall (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Willard Marshall
- What years did Willard Marshall play?
- Willard Marshall played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1955.
- Was Willard Marshall a pitcher?
- No. Willard Marshall was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Willard Marshall hit?
- Willard Marshall hit 130 career home runs with 1160 hits.
- What was Willard Marshall's career batting average?
- Willard Marshall batted .274 over his career, with 1,160 hits in 4,233 at bats.
- How many RBI did Willard Marshall have?
- Willard Marshall drove in 604 runs in his career.
- Is Willard Marshall in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Willard Marshall has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.