Marsh Williams
Born: 2/21/1893 in Faison, NC, USA
Died: 2/22/1935 in Tucson, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-07-07 | Final Game: 1916-08-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Marshall McDiarmid Williams
Biography
Marsh Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1893, whose career spanned a brief period from July 7, 1916, to August 25, 1916. Williams played as a position player during a time when Major League Baseball was navigating the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Despite a short tenure in the league, he contributed to his team across 10 games.
In his limited appearances, Williams recorded 2 hits and brought in 1 run, resulting in a batting average of .105. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not attempt a stolen base, his journey through the major leagues remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. Williams' career, while not statistically significant, reflects the challenges and competition faced by players in an era when opportunities were limited and the sport was evolving rapidly.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 51.3 | 71 | 45 | 4 | 31 | 17 | 7.89 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 0 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 51.3 | 71 | 45 | 31 | 17 | 7.89 | -2284.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.105 | 0.150 | 0.105 | 0.255 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 10 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PHA | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian College | Clinton | SC | 1912 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | NC | 1914, 1915, 1916 |