Lou Marson
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2013)
Lou Marson was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2013 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 6 seasons. In 261 career games, he hit .219 with 168 hits, 5 home runs, and 60 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-09-28
- Last Game
- 2013-04-24
Full name: Louis Glenn Marson
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 | .219 | .309 | .299 | .609 | -1,861 |
Career AVG .219 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .299 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.
Career OPS .609 vs. league average .731 across their career seasons — 16.7% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PHI | NL | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | PHI | NL | 7 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 14 | 44 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 14 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 87 | 262 | 29 | 51 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 8 | 26 | 55 | .195 | .257 (-24%) | .325 (-16%) | .402 (-29%) | .728 (-23%) | -953.6 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 79 | 243 | 26 | 56 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 4 | 24 | 68 | .230 | .255 (-10%) | .320 (-6%) | .399 (-26%) | .719 (-17%) | -631.1 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 70 | 195 | 27 | 44 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 36 | 44 | .226 | .254 (-11%) | .318 (+9%) | .405 (-29%) | .724 (-12%) | -257.9 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 261 | 768 | 93 | 168 | 39 | 4 | 5 | 60 | 16 | 98 | 190 | .219 | — | — | — | — | -1,843 | ||
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 (261 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 130 | 365 | 40 | 74 | 1 | 27 | .203 |
| Away | 131 | 403 | 53 | 94 | 4 | 33 | .233 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-24 | CLE | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-04-08 | CLE | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-04-06 | CLE | TBR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-10-03 | CLE | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012-10-02 | CLE | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-30 | CLE | KCR | W | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012-09-26 | CLE | CHW | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012-09-24 | CLE | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-23 | CLE | KCR | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012-09-20 | CLE | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 | ||
Lou Marson: the record in brief
September 28, 2008 and April 24, 2013 bracket Lou Marson's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Marson's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (2008 through 2009) and the Cleveland Indians (2009 to 2013). Marson, born on June 26, 1986, in Scottsdale, AZ, USA, is listed as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 1 inch and 205 pounds. The bio lists the given name Louis Glenn.
In 261 games and 768 at bats, Marson batted .219 with 168 hits, plus 5 homers and 60 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .309 and .299 give Marson a career OPS of .609. Set against a .258 league average for the same years, Marson's .219 average sits 15.1% below it. The OPS comparison is .609 to a league .731, 16.7% below average. The hits column peaks at 56, in 2011. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .230 in 2011, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lou Marson
- What years did Lou Marson play?
- Lou Marson played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2013.
- Was Lou Marson a pitcher?
- No. Lou Marson was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Lou Marson hit?
- Lou Marson hit 5 career home runs with 168 hits.
- What was Lou Marson's career batting average?
- Lou Marson batted .219 over his career, with 168 hits in 768 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lou Marson have?
- Lou Marson drove in 60 runs in his career.
- Is Lou Marson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lou Marson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.