Mark Ciardi
Born: 8/19/1961 in New Brunswick, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-04-09 | Final Game: 1987-04-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Mark Thomas Ciardi
Biography
Mark Ciardi was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1961, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period in 1987. Ciardi's career spanned from April 9 to April 28 of that year, during which he made a limited impact on the game. He finished his career with a win-loss record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 9.37 over his appearances. Despite the challenges he faced on the mound, he managed to record a total of 8 strikeouts during his time in the major leagues.
Ciardi's time in baseball coincided with a transformative era in the sport, as teams began to embrace more sophisticated approaches to player evaluation and development. Though his career was short-lived, he is remembered as a part of the larger tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the often unpredictable nature of a player's journey in the majors. After his playing days, Ciardi transitioned into other roles within the baseball community, contributing to the sport beyond his time on the field.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ML4 | P | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland | College Park | MD | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
