Mark Dewey, baseball player, 1990-1996

Mark Dewey

Born: 1/3/1965 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-08-24 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Mark Alan Dewey

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Biography

Mark Dewey, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1990 to 1996. Known for his competitive spirit and solid pitching mechanics, Dewey made a name for himself in the Major Leagues with a career record of 12-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.65. Over the course of his tenure, he recorded 168 strikeouts and secured 8 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His ability to limit runs and maintain composure under pressure made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for during the early years of the 1990s, a time characterized by a transition in the game as offenses began to evolve. Dewey's career unfolded during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of power hitters and a growing emphasis on bullpen specialization. Despite these challenges, he carved out a respectable niche for himself through his reliability on the mound. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Dewey’s contributions to his teams and the game overall reflected the dedication and hard work that defined many pitchers of his generation. After retiring in 1996, his legacy lived on as a reminder of the skill and tenacity required to succeed in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 7 205 0 0 0 8 249.0 243 101 18 102 168 3.65 0

Career ERA 3.65 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 13.5% better 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
1990 SFG NL 1 1 14 0 0 0 0 22.7 22 7 5 11 2.78 3.86 (+28%) -
1992 NYN NL 1 0 20 0 0 0 0 33.3 37 16 10 24 4.32 3.75 (-15%) 606.1
1993 PIT NL 1 2 21 0 0 0 7 26.7 14 7 10 14 2.36 4.19 (+44%) 529.4
1994 PIT NL 2 1 45 0 0 0 1 51.3 61 21 19 30 3.68 4.51 (+18%) 325.2
1995 SFG NL 1 0 27 0 0 0 0 31.7 30 11 17 32 3.13 4.45 (+30%) -
1996 SFG NL 6 3 78 0 0 0 0 83.3 79 39 41 57 4.21 4.61 (+9%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
205 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 0.091 0.286 0.091 0.377 0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 65.6% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 77.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.377 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 49.0% 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
1990 SFG NL 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1992 NYN NL 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1993 PIT NL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 PIT NL 45 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1995 SFG NL 27 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 SFG NL 78 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 205 0 20 37 2 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 SFN P 14 0 2 2 0 1
1992 NYN P 20 0 3 5 0 0
1993 PIT P 21 0 2 6 0 0
1994 PIT P 45 0 4 4 1 1
1995 SFN P 27 0 1 3 1 1
1996 SFN P 78 0 8 17 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 205

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 SFN NL $225,000
1995 SFN NL $170,000
1994 PIT NL $140,000
1993 PIT NL $120,000
Total Career Earnings $655,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Grand Valley State University Allendale MI 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987