Mark Budaska, baseball player, 1978-1981

Mark Budaska

Born: 12/27/1952 in Sharon, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-06-06 | Final Game: 1981-08-18

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Mark David Budaska

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Biography

Mark Budaska, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1981. Budaska's career spanned a brief period, during which he appeared in 13 games. He recorded a total of 6 hits, contributing 2 runs batted in with a batting average of .167. While his time in the majors was limited and he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, Budaska's presence in the game during the late 1970s and early 1980s reflected the transitional nature of baseball as it approached the modern era. Playing during a time of evolving player dynamics and strategies, Budaska's role on the field showcased the depth and variability of roster construction in the league. Although he may not have amassed significant statistics, his journey through professional baseball highlights the stories of many players who contributed to their teams in various capacities, underscoring the importance of each role in the fabric of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 36 3 6 2 0 0 2 0 5 12 0.167 0.268 0.222 0.491 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 40.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.491 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 29.6% 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
1978 OAK AL 4 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1981 OAK AL 9 32 3 5 1 0 0 2 0 4 10 0.156 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 1 1 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 OAK OF 2 1 1 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 9

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills CA 1972, 1973