Marshall Quinton

Marshall Quinton, born in 1852, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1884 to 1885. Primarily serving as a position player, Quinton appeared in 33 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 28 hits, contributing to a batting average of .228, and accumulated 4 runs batted in, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases throughout his brief career. Quinton played during a transformative period in baseball, when the sport was evolving and gaining popularity in America. While his playing career was relatively short, he was part of the early tapestry of professional baseball, a time marked by the transition from the rough-and-tumble play of the 19th century to the more structured game that would dominate the 20th century. Despite his limited statistics, Quinton's involvement in the early days of the sport places him among the many players who laid the groundwork for the future of baseball.