Mark Ballinger

Born: 1/31/1949 in Glendale, CA, USA

Died: 6/13/2014 in Okeechobee, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-08-06 | Final Game: 1971-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Mark Alan Ballinger

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Biography

Mark Ballinger, born in 1949, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief period in the early 1970s. He made his Major League debut on August 6, 1971, and concluded his playing days on September 25, 1971. Throughout his time in the league, Ballinger showcased his talents primarily as a pitcher, recording a win-loss record of 1-2 and achieving an earned run average (ERA) of 4.67. Despite his limited time in the majors, he managed to accumulate 25 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters during his appearances on the mound. Ballinger's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was beginning to embrace changes in player dynamics and team strategies. Although he did not achieve the level of star status that many of his contemporaries did, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. With no saves recorded, Ballinger’s role primarily centered on starting and relief pitching, reflecting the versatile demands placed on pitchers during this period. His journey through the majors, though short-lived, serves as a reminder of the countless players who have contributed to the sport in various capacities.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	18	0	0	0	0	34.7	30	18	3	13	25	4.67	0

Career ERA 4.67 vs. league average 3.47 across their career seasons — 34.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1971	CLE	AL	1	2	18	0	0	0	0	34.7	30	18	13	25	4.67	3.47 (-35%)	107.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 36.9% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 45.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1971	CLE	AL	18	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	18	0	1	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1971	CLE	P	18	0	1	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	18