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William Marriott

William Marriott Notable

b. August 18, 1893 · Chicago Cubs 1917, 1920–1921, Boston Braves 1925, Brooklyn Robins 1926–1927

William Marriott played for three clubs across 11 seasons as a second baseman, opening with the Chicago Cubs in 1917 and closing with the Brooklyn Robins in 1927.

Across 265 games he batted .266, with 220 hits and 86 runs. He finished with 4 home runs, 27 doubles and 16 stolen bases.

He played 196 games at third base, with 366 assists and 44 errors. He turned 20 double plays.

He was born in Pratt, KS, USA on August 18, 1893, and died on August 11, 1969. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1917 CHC 3600 000 0010 .000
1920 CHC 1443712 420 5651 .279
1921 CHC 3038312 110 7410 .316
1925 BSN 1033703799 911 4028263 .268
1926 BRO 1093603996 1393 42172012 .267
1927 BRO 6901 010 1220 .111
Career 26582686220 27144 95575516 .266

On this day & linked events

1893

Born August 18, 1893

Pratt, KS, USA

1969

Died August 11, 1969

1917

Major-league debut: William Marriott

William Marriott made a major-league debut on September 6, 1917.

1927

Final major-league game: William Marriott

William Marriott played a final major-league game on April 28, 1927.

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