Mark Bomback

Born: 4/14/1953 in Portsmouth, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-12 | Final Game: 1982-07-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Mark Vincent Bomback

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Biography

Mark Bomback, born in 1953, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 until his retirement in 1982. Throughout his brief career, he made a notable impact on the mound, showcasing a competitive spirit and a commitment to the game during an era that was transitioning from the traditional styles of the 1970s to the more dynamic approach of the 1980s. Bomback played for several teams, and his contributions on the field included a career record of 16 wins and 18 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.47. Over the course of his career, Bomback struck out 124 batters, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters, although he did not record any saves. His playing style was characterized by a focus on pitch placement and strategy, which was essential during a time when pitchers were still adapting to the evolving nature of offensive play in baseball. Despite not achieving superstar status, Bomback's presence in the league reflected the challenges and competitive spirit of pitchers in the late 20th century, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
16	18	74	45	2	1	0	314.3	367	156	34	110	124	4.47	0

Career ERA 4.47 vs. league average 3.76 across their career seasons — 18.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1978	ATL	AL	0	0	2	1	0	0	1.7	5	3	1	1	16.20	—	-
1980	NYN	NL	10	8	36	25	2	1	162.7	191	74	49	68	4.09	3.84 (-7%)	-1725.5
1981	TOR	AL	5	5	20	11	0	0	90.3	84	39	35	33	3.89	3.58 (-8%)	-794.0
1982	TOR	AL	1	5	16	8	0	0	59.7	87	40	25	22	6.03	3.86 (-56%)	-2571.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
75	43	5	10	3	0	0	5	0	3	15	0.233	0.312	0.302	0.615	0.0

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1978	ATL	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1980	NYN	NL	36	43	5	10	3	5	3	15	0.233	—	—	—	—
1981	TOR	AL	21	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1982	TOR	AL	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—