Mark Kiefer, baseball player, 1993-1996

Mark Kiefer

Born: 11/13/1968 in Orange, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-09-20 | Final Game: 1996-04-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Mark Andrew Kiefer

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Biography

Mark Kiefer, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996. During his brief but impactful career, Kiefer established himself as a reliable option on the mound, finishing with a record of 5-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.29. Known for his ability to strike out hitters, he recorded 61 strikeouts over his career and secured one save, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher capable of both starting and relieving. Kiefer's playing tenure occurred during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by the rise of offensive power and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitchers. While his career was relatively short, Kiefer's contributions to the teams he played for were marked by a steady presence on the mound and an ability to navigate the challenges posed by hitters in the high-scoring games of the mid-1990s. His performance remains a testament to the skill and determination of pitchers during this transitional period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 1 44 0 0 0 1 79.7 70 38 11 45 61 4.29 0

Career ERA 4.29 vs. league average 4.44 across their career seasons — near 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
1993 ATL AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 1 9.3 3 0 5 7 0.00 4.19 (+100%) -
1994 ATL AL 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 10.7 15 10 8 8 8.44 4.51 (-87%) -
1995 ATL AL 4 1 24 0 0 0 0 49.7 37 19 27 41 3.44 4.45 (+23%) -
1996 ATL AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 10.0 15 9 5 5 8.10 4.61 (-76%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
1993 ATL AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 ATL AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 ATL AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 ATL AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 44 0 1 5 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 ML4 P 6 0 1 1 0 0
1994 ML4 P 7 0 0 1 0 0
1995 ML4 P 24 0 0 3 0 1
1996 ML4 P 7 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 44

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 ML4 AL $130,000
1994 ML4 AL $109,000
1993 ML4 AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $348,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fullerton College Fullerton CA 1987, 1988