Mike Marshall (pitcher)
Mike Marshall | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Adrian, Michigan, U.S. | January 15, 1943|
Died: May 31, 2021 Zephyrhills, Florida, U.S. | (aged 78)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 31, 1967, for the Detroit Tigers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 2, 1981, for the New York Mets | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 97–112 |
Earned run average | 3.14 |
Strikeouts | 880 |
Saves | 188 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Michael Grant Marshall (January 15, 1943 – May 31, 2021) was an American
Early life
Marshall was born in Adrian, Michigan, on January 15, 1943.[1][2] He attended Adrian High School in his hometown, before studying at Michigan State University. He was signed as an amateur free agent by the Philadelphia Phillies on September 13, 1960.[1]
Career
Marshall did not pitch professionally until 1965 in the minor leagues. Marshall was purchased by the
The Pilots used Marshall mainly as a starter in his only season there, as he went 3–10 with a 5.13 ERA in 20 games (14 starts).[1] His contract was purchased by the Houston Astros after the season and then traded to the Montreal Expos on June 23, 1970. He began to flourish with Montreal, posting an impressive 1.78 ERA in 1972.[1][5] Eventually, he led the National League in both saves and games pitched in 1973.[1]
Marshall was traded from the
Marshall, who relied primarily on an elusive
Personal life
Marshall earned his Doctor of Philosophy in exercise physiology from Michigan State University in 1978.[13][11]
Marshall taught and advocated a pitching method he developed that he "believes could completely eradicate pitching-arm injuries."[14] He wanted pitchers to externally rotate early as they swing their arm up. That means the pitcher will lift the hand before the elbow, so that the wrist faces away from the body and up, the hand is above the elbow when the front foot touches the ground, which leads to a smooth transition without a "forearm bounce", as Marshall called it. Marshall believed this causes ulnar collateral ligament injuries, which can necessitate ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, which is known as "Tommy John surgery". He wanted to first lay back the forearm and then accelerate by rotating the body instead of bending over, in order to protect the elbow against injury.[13]
In September 1982, Marshall was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and fourth-degree assault stemming from an incident that had occurred outside Marshall's home in Minnetonka, Minnesota. A community dogcatcher alleged that Marshall had used her truck for target practice after she met with him at his house to discuss a black Labrador dog who she believed was his. The dog catcher, Mary Jo Strand, alleged that Marshall had gone into his garage after the discussion, retrieved a baseball and heaved it at her departing vehicle. The ball allegedly struck the top of Strand's truck, landing about two feet from the driver's window. Marshall denied threatening Strand or throwing the ball at her. He also denied that the dog was his. Instead, he asserted that he twice had asked Strand to leave his property and that if she did not do so, he would consider her to be trespassing and would not be responsible "if something happens to your truck", he told the Associated Press.[15][16][17]
Marshall taught the screwball to his cousin, Brent Honeywell Sr., who taught it to his son, Brent Honeywell Jr.[18]
Marshall died on May 31, 2021, at his home in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was 78, and had been receiving hospice care.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Mike Marshall Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Harris, Beth (June 1, 2021). "Mike Marshall, 1st reliever to win Cy Young, dies at 78". Associated Press. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Cleveland Indians vs Detroit Tigers Box Score: May 31, 1967". Baseball-Reference.com. May 31, 1967. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ "1968 MLB Expansion Drafts". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ISBN 978-0-7864-9632-7.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- ^ a b Belleville, Gary. "September 7, 1973: Mike Marshall throws 11 relief innings, breaks two NL pitching records". Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- Newspapers.com.
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1969 Seattle Pilots Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ a b McKernon, Jim. "Tom Johnson". Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Marshall could retire for want of degree". Calgary Herald. November 16, 1973 – via Google News.
- ^ a b Berg, Ted (September 17, 2013). "Former Cy Young winner says he can help pitchers throw 115 mph". USA Today.
- ^ Kaplan, Peter J. (February 3, 2020). "MIKE MARSHALL AND KINESIOLOGY". Medium. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- Newspapers.com. [dead link]
- ^ "Marshall's Arm Going to Dogs". The Victoria Advocate. September 8, 1982.
- ^ "The Dog Days". Chicago Tribune. September 10, 1982. p. D4.
- ^ Dorsey, David (April 27, 2016). "Tampa Bay Rays prospect Brent Honeywell masters "screwball"". The News-Press. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
External links
- Official website
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet