Mike Marshall (marshmi01)
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Michael Grant Marshall
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 180 lb.
- Debut May 31, 1967
- Final Game October 2, 1981
- Born January 15, 1943 in Adrian, MI USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Dr. Mike Marshall, who holds a Ph.D. in kinesiology from Michigan State University, was a sensation as a relief pitcher for taking a scientific approach toward pitching. He was the 1974 National League Cy Young Award winner, led the league in saves three times, and was an All Star twice. His 188 career saves are (as of the end of 2005) # 41 on the all time list.
In 1974, he set major league records for games as a pitcher (106) and relief innings (208.1). He also had a record 27 decisions, the most among pitchers who did not make a start.
One of the ten best relievers according to The Relief Pitcher for being the most dominant reliever of his era.
Marshall started his career in the Phillies organization in 1961, as a shortstop. Suffering from injuries, he was converted to a pitcher in 1965. He played for nine teams in the major leagues, leading the league in saves with Montreal, Los Angeles, and Minnesota.
As of the end of 2005, he is # 19 on the all time list of pitchers for Games Finished.
He is not to be confused with the other Mike Marshall who played with the Dodgers - they were both active in the National League in 1981.
Currently, Dr. Marshall coaches young players in pitching techniques, for a very low fee. Marshall's Coaching info
He provides a free book on line that describes his approaches. Marshall's pitching book
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL All-Star (1974 & 1975)
- NL Cy Young Award Winner (1974)
- 4-time League Games Pitched Leader (1972-1974/NL & 1979/AL)
- 3-time League Saves Leader (1973/NL, 1974/NL & 1979/AL)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1974)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1974)
- 30 Saves Seasons: 2 (1973 & 1979)
| NL Cy Young Award | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 1974 | 1975 |
| Tom Seaver | Mike Marshall | Tom Seaver |
[edit] Records Held
- Games pitched, season, 106, 1974
- Games pitched, right-hander, season, 106, 1974
- Games pitched, in relief, season, 106, 1974
- Innings pitched, in relief, season, 208.1, 1974
