Marshall Riddle
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Marshall Riddle was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for 7 teams, including the St. Louis Stars. In 123 career games, he hit .270 with 116 hits, 1 home runs, and 47 RBI. Marshall Riddle was a 2-time All-Star. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 155 lb
- Died
- 9/2/1988 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: Marshall Lewis Riddle
Negro Leagues (season totals). Additive Retrosheet-digitized totals for seasons not already in the logs above; they are not summed into the career line. No team/league breakdown is available, and coverage may be partial.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 429 | 44 | 116 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 47 | 15 | 38 | 3 | .270 | .331 | .350 | .681 | -142 |
Career AVG .270 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .331 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .350 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career OPS .681 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SL2 | NAL | 7 | 29 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .345 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1938 | AB3 | NAL | 17 | 59 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .305 | .272 (+12%) | .341 (-4%) | .392 (-18%) | .734 (-12%) | -107.0 |
| 1939 | SL3 | NAL | 26 | 86 | 8 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 0 | .314 | .274 (+15%) | .342 (+20%) | .393 (-2%) | .735 (+8%) | 167.4 |
| 1940 | SNS | NAL | 20 | 70 | 7 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 0 | .329 | .267 (+23%) | .335 (+16%) | .387 (+29%) | .722 (+23%) | 253.4 |
| 1941 | SNS | NAL | 19 | 64 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | .203 | .262 (-23%) | .332 (-18%) | .373 (-16%) | .705 (-17%) | -193.0 |
| 1942 | JRC | NAL | 3 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | CCB | NAL | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | CBE | NAL | 30 | 104 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 1 | .221 | .255 (-14%) | .324 (-15%) | .346 (-17%) | .671 (-16%) | -262.7 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 123 | 429 | 44 | 116 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 47 | 15 | 38 | 3 | .270 | — | — | — | — | -142 | ||
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 (108 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 100 | 14 | 36 | 1 | 12 | .360 |
| Away | 70 | 221 | 22 | 73 | 1 | 25 | .330 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-07-27 | CVB | MEM | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-07-25 | CVB | MEM | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-05 | CVB | CI2 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-05 | CVB | CI2 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-04 | CVB | CI2 | W | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-04 | CVB | CI2 | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-07-02 | CVB | CAG | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-06-30 | CVB | KCM | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-06-27 | CVB | CAG | L | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-06-22 | CVB | CAG | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 105 | 105 | 232 | 291 | 26 | 37 |
| 3B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 17 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 18 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SL2 | SS | 7 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 3 |
| 1938 | AB3 | 2B | 17 | 17 | 36 | 40 | 2 | 6 |
| 1939 | SL3 | 2B | 25 | 25 | 73 | 74 | 9 | 9 |
| 1939 | SL3 | SS | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1940 | SNS | 2B | 20 | 20 | 43 | 52 | 5 | 13 |
| 1941 | SNS | 2B | 11 | 11 | 25 | 29 | 4 | 4 |
| 1941 | SNS | SS | 7 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 1 |
| 1942 | JRC | 2B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | JRC | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1942 | CCB | 3B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943 | CBE | 2B | 30 | 30 | 51 | 94 | 6 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 105 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 17 |
Marshall Riddle: the record in brief
Marshall Riddle's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1937 to 1943. Riddle played for the St. Louis Stars (1937 to 1939), the Indianapolis ABCs (1938), the St. Louis-New Orleans Stars (1940 through 1941), the Jacksonville Red Caps (1942), the Cincinnati-Cleveland Buckeyes (1942), and the Cleveland Buckeyes (1943). At 5 feet, 8 inches and 155 pounds, Riddle is listed as a second baseman. Riddle batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Riddle was born on April 22, 1918, in Warren, AR, USA. Riddle's death is recorded on September 2, 1988, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Marshall Riddle was the playing name; the full given name is Marshall Lewis.
Riddle collected 116 hits in 429 at bats across 123 games, good for a .270 batting average, adding 1 home run and 47 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .331 and .350 give Riddle a career OPS of .681. The .270 career average is close to the .266 the league hit across the same seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marshall Riddle
- Was Marshall Riddle a pitcher?
- No. Marshall Riddle was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Marshall Riddle hit?
- Marshall Riddle hit 1 career home run with 116 hits.
- What teams did Marshall Riddle play for?
- Marshall Riddle played for 4 teams: the St. Louis Stars (1937), the St. Louis-New Orleans Stars (1938–1941), the Jacksonville Red Caps (1942), and the Cleveland Buckeyes (1942–1943).
- Did Marshall Riddle win an MVP award?
- No. Marshall Riddle did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Marshall Riddle win?
- Marshall Riddle was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Marshall Riddle's career stats?
- In 123 games, Marshall Riddle had 116 hits, 1 home runs, 47 RBI, 44 runs, and 15 stolen bases, with a .270 batting average.
- What position did Marshall Riddle play?
- Marshall Riddle played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Marshall Riddle and how much did he weigh?
- Marshall Riddle was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 155 pounds.
- How many home runs did Marshall Riddle hit each season?
- Marshall Riddle's home runs by season: 0 in 1937, 0 in 1938, 0 in 1939, 1 in 1940, 0 in 1941, 0 in 1942, and 0 in 1943. His most in one season was 1, in 1940.
- What was Marshall Riddle's career batting average?
- Marshall Riddle batted .270 over his career, with 116 hits in 429 at bats.
- How many RBI did Marshall Riddle have?
- Marshall Riddle drove in 47 runs in his career.
- Is Marshall Riddle in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marshall Riddle has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Marshall Riddle make?
- Marshall Riddle was selected to 2 All-Star Games.