Marv Owen, baseball player, 1931-1940

Marv Owen

Born: 3/22/1906 in Agnew, CA, USA

Died: 6/22/1991 in Mountain View, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-16 | Final Game: 1940-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Marvin James Owen

Biography

Marv Owen, born in 1906, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1931 until his retirement in 1940. As a position player, Owen showcased his skills in 1,011 games, accumulating 1,040 hits, 31 home runs, and 497 runs batted in over the course of his career. His batting average of .275 reflected his solid offensive capabilities, while his speed on the bases was evidenced by his 30 stolen bases. Owen played primarily during an era that was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensively driven style of play. His versatility and consistent performance made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox. Known for his strong defensive skills and ability to generate runs, Owen left a lasting legacy in the game, contributing to the evolution of offensive strategies during his time in the league. His career remains a testament to the dedication and talent required to succeed in the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1011 3782 473 1040 167 44 31 497 30 338 283 0.275 0.339 0.367 0.706 -2609.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 49 2 3 0 0 0 2 2 8 0.061

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1935 WS DET 6 20 2 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 0.050
1934 WS DET 7 29 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 5 0.069

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 37 0 250 20 3 24
2B 4 0 9 14 0 0
3B 921 0 1032 1695 135 168
SS 37 0 81 113 13 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 37
Second Base 4
Third Base 920
Shortstop 37

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1936 Baseball Magazine All-Star 3B

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Santa Clara University Santa Clara CA 1927, 1928, 1929

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1934 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 13.0 80 0