Mark Carreon, baseball player, 1987-1996

Mark Carreon

Born: 7/19/1963 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-08 | Final Game: 1996-08-23

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Mark Steven Carreon

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Biography

Mark Carreon, born in 1963, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1987 until his retirement in 1996. Over the course of his career, he played in 738 games, accumulating a solid .277 batting average while securing 557 hits, including 69 home runs and 289 runs batted in. Known for his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively, Carreon displayed a well-rounded skill set that allowed him to adapt to various roles on the field. Carreon began his professional journey during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. His career spanned an important transitional period in the game, where players began to push the boundaries of conventional hitting techniques. With 12 stolen bases to his credit, Carreon showcased speed and agility that complemented his hitting prowess. As a player, he was respected for his work ethic and dedication, leaving a lasting impact on the teams he represented during his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
738 2012 246 557 108 5 69 289 12 140 246 0.277 0.327 0.438 0.766 1112.7

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .438 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.766 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — +5.3% above 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
1987 NYN NL 9 12 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1988 NYN NL 7 9 5 5 2 0 1 1 0 2 1 0.556 — — — — 0.0
1989 NYN NL 68 133 20 41 6 0 6 16 2 12 17 0.308 .254 (+21%) .319 (+16%) .375 (+30%) .694 (+24%) 552.7
1990 NYN NL 82 188 30 47 12 0 10 26 1 15 29 0.250 .257 (-3%) .324 (-4%) .385 (+23%) .710 (+11%) 319.8
1991 NYN NL 106 254 18 66 6 0 4 21 2 12 26 0.260 .255 (+2%) .323 (-8%) .384 (-14%) .708 (-11%) -532.0
1992 DET AL 101 336 34 78 11 1 10 41 3 22 57 0.232 .255 (-9%) .322 (-14%) .377 (-5%) .699 (-9%) -625.4
1993 SFG NL 78 150 22 49 9 1 7 33 1 13 16 0.327 .265 (+23%) .332 (+12%) .403 (+34%) .735 (+24%) 613.9
1994 SFG NL 51 100 8 27 4 0 3 20 0 7 20 0.270 .269 (avg) .338 (-4%) .424 (-6%) .763 (-5%) -100.8
1995 SFG NL 117 396 53 119 24 0 17 65 0 23 37 0.301 .266 (+13%) .337 (+1%) .417 (+17%) .755 (+10%) 728.0
1996 SFG NL 81 292 40 76 22 3 9 51 2 22 33 0.260 .269 (-4%) .340 (-7%) .426 (+5%) .767 (avg) -98.9
1996 CLE AL 38 142 16 46 12 0 2 14 1 11 9 0.324 .269 (+20%) .340 (+13%) .426 (+6%) .767 (+9%) -98.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 191 184 1547 102 15 153
OF 374 265 556 14 15 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 NYN OF 5 2 4 0 1 0
1988 NYN OF 4 0 1 0 0 0
1989 NYN OF 39 26 57 0 1 0
1990 NYN OF 60 41 87 1 0 0
1991 NYN OF 77 53 96 4 3 1
1992 DET OF 83 77 178 5 4 2
1993 SFN 1B 3 2 6 2 0 1
1993 SFN OF 41 27 48 2 3 0
1994 SFN OF 33 20 44 0 1 0
1995 SFN 1B 81 80 703 44 5 65
1995 SFN OF 22 15 29 1 2 0
1996 SFN 1B 73 70 533 37 8 64
1996 SFN OF 5 2 6 1 0 0
1996 CLE 1B 34 32 305 19 2 23
1996 CLE OF 5 2 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 191
Left Field 175
Center Field 68
Right Field 151
Designated Hitter 15

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 SFN NL $1,000,000
1995 SFN NL $750,000
1994 SFN NL $650,000
1993 SFN NL $300,000
1992 DET AL $355,000
1991 NYN NL $215,000
1990 NYN NL $125,000
1989 NYN NL $70,000
Total Career Earnings $3,465,000