Mark Eichhorn, baseball player, 1982-1996

Mark Eichhorn

Born: 11/21/1960 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-08-30 | Final Game: 1996-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Mark Anthony Eichhorn

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Biography

Mark Eichhorn, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to 1996. Known for his effective pitching style and versatility, Eichhorn made a significant impact during his time in Major League Baseball, recording a career record of 48-43 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.0. He accumulated a total of 640 strikeouts and secured 32 saves throughout his tenure. Eichhorn's performance on the mound earned him recognition as The Sporting News Rookie Pitcher of the Year, highlighting his potential as a rising star in the league. Eichhorn played during an era characterized by the rise of power hitting and offensive prowess, yet he distinguished himself with his ability to control the game and limit runs. His contributions were particularly notable in relief roles, where his effectiveness in high-pressure situations solidified his reputation among teammates and opponents alike. Throughout his career, Eichhorn showcased a unique blend of durability and finesse, making him a respected figure in the world of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
48 43 563 7 0 0 32 885.7 825 295 49 270 640 3.00 0

Career ERA 3.00 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 25.6% 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
1982 TOR AL 0 3 7 7 0 0 0 38.0 40 23 14 16 5.45 3.86 (-41%) -464.6
1986 TOR AL 14 6 69 0 0 0 10 157.0 105 30 45 166 1.72 3.97 (+57%) 6726.3
1987 TOR AL 10 6 89 0 0 0 4 127.7 110 45 52 96 3.17 4.29 (+26%) 451.6
1988 TOR AL 0 3 37 0 0 0 1 66.7 79 31 27 28 4.18 3.73 (-12%) -448.3
1989 ATL NL 5 5 45 0 0 0 0 68.3 70 33 19 49 4.35 3.71 (-17%) 627.3
1990 LAA AL 2 5 60 0 0 0 13 84.7 98 29 23 69 3.08 3.86 (+20%) -
1991 LAA AL 3 3 70 0 0 0 1 81.7 63 18 13 49 1.98 3.91 (+49%) -
1992 LAA AL 2 4 42 0 0 0 2 56.7 51 15 18 42 2.38 3.75 (+36%) -
1992 TOR AL 2 0 23 0 0 0 0 31.0 35 15 7 19 4.35 3.75 (-16%) 700.2
1993 TOR AL 3 1 54 0 0 0 0 72.7 76 22 22 47 2.72 4.19 (+35%) 1709.3
1994 BAL AL 6 5 43 0 0 0 1 71.0 62 17 19 35 2.15 4.51 (+52%) 2105.9
1996 LAA AL 1 2 24 0 0 0 0 30.3 36 17 11 24 5.04 4.61 (-9%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
563 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1982 TOR AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 TOR AL 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 TOR AL 89 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 TOR AL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 ATL NL 45 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 LAA AL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 LAA AL 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 LAA AL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 TOR AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 TOR AL 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 BAL AL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 LAA AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1993 ALCS TOR 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1993 WS TOR 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1992 ALCS TOR 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1992 WS TOR 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 4 0 0 4.3 2 0 2 2 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1993 ALCS TOR 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 1 0 1 1 0.00
1993 WS TOR 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 1 0 1 0 0.00
1992 ALCS TOR 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.00
1992 WS TOR 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 563 7 61 180 2 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 TOR P 7 7 1 3 0 0
1986 TOR P 69 0 16 21 0 1
1987 TOR P 89 0 2 30 1 2
1988 TOR P 37 0 5 13 0 1
1989 ATL P 45 0 9 17 0 1
1990 CAL P 60 0 7 16 0 0
1991 CAL P 70 0 4 18 0 2
1992 CAL P 42 0 5 11 1 0
1992 TOR P 23 0 0 8 0 0
1993 TOR P 54 0 7 18 0 1
1994 BAL P 43 0 3 19 0 1
1996 CAL P 24 0 2 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 563

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1986 TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 CAL AL $170,000
1995 BAL AL $537,500
1994 BAL AL $550,000
1993 TOR AL $850,000
1992 CAL AL $1,805,000
1991 CAL AL $680,000
1989 TOR AL $272,500
1988 TOR AL $272,500
1987 TOR AL $165,500
1986 TOR AL $74,000
Total Career Earnings $5,377,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1986 Cy Young Award AL 6th 2.0 140 0
1986 Rookie of the Year AL 3rd 23.0 140 0