Mark Grant, baseball player, 1984-1993

Mark Grant

Born: 10/24/1963 in Aurora, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-04-27 | Final Game: 1993-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Mark Andrew Grant

Biography

Mark Grant, born in 1963, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1984 to 1993. He made his Major League debut during an era characterized by a blend of emerging talent and established stars, navigating the transition from the late 1980s into the early 1990s. Over the course of his career, Grant compiled a record of 22-32, showcasing his resilience and ability to compete at the highest level. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31, Grant demonstrated a solid command of his pitching craft, striking out 382 batters and securing 8 saves. His versatility on the mound allowed him to contribute both as a starter and in relief, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Though he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Grant's tenacity and skill left a mark on the game, and he remains a respected figure among those who remember his contributions to Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 32 233 58 2 1 8 638.7 676 306 72 235 382 4.31 0

Career ERA 4.31 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 10.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
234 104 10 7 0 0 0 2 0 10 46 0.067 0.164 0.067 0.231 0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 74.0% below league average.

Career OBP .164 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 49.6% below league average.

Career SLG .067 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 82.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.231 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 67.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 233 58 42 85 10 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 233

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 ATL NL $540,000
1990 SDN NL $400,000
1989 SDN NL $155,000
1988 SDN NL $90,000
1987 SFN NL $87,500
Total Career Earnings $1,272,500