Lou Marson
Born: 6/26/1986 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 2008-09-28 | Final Game: 2013-04-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Louis Glenn Marson
Biography
Lou Marson was a professional baseball player, born in 1986, who made his mark in Major League Baseball as a catcher during the late 2000s and early 2010s. His career spanned from 2008 to 2013, during which he played a total of 261 games. Marson was known for his defensive skills behind the plate and his ability to manage pitchers, which are critical attributes for a catcher in the competitive landscape of baseball during that era.
Over the course of his MLB career, Marson recorded 168 hits and accumulated 5 home runs, driving in 60 runs with a batting average of .219. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 16 bases throughout his time in the league. While his offensive numbers may not have stood out in the high-scoring environment of the time, Marson's contributions were valuable to his teams, showcasing the importance of a solid defensive catcher in baseball history. His tenure in the game reflected a transitional period for catchers, where both offensive and defensive capabilities were increasingly scrutinized.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | 768 | 93 | 168 | 39 | 4 | 5 | 60 | 16 | 98 | 190 | 0.219 | 0.309 | 0.299 | 0.609 | -2140.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PHI | NL | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 14 | 44 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0.250 | -18.9 |
| 2009 | PHI | NL | 7 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.235 | -18.9 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 87 | 262 | 29 | 51 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 8 | 26 | 55 | 0.195 | -1107.2 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 79 | 243 | 26 | 56 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 4 | 24 | 68 | 0.230 | -723.5 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 70 | 195 | 27 | 44 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 36 | 44 | 0.226 | -291.4 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 259 | 242 | 1576 | 121 | 12 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PHI | C | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CLE | C | 14 | 14 | 95 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | PHI | C | 7 | 6 | 48 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | CLE | C | 87 | 81 | 504 | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 | CLE | C | 78 | 74 | 476 | 43 | 5 | 6 |
| 2012 | CLE | C | 69 | 64 | 433 | 18 | 2 | 3 |
| 2013 | CLE | C | 3 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 259 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CLE | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | $491,700 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | $424,300 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | $401,200 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,317,200 | ||