Mark Knudson, baseball player, 1985-1993

Mark Knudson

Born: 10/28/1960 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-07-08 | Final Game: 1993-05-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Mark Richard Knudson

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Biography

Mark Knudson, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1985 to 1993. He made his Major League debut on July 8, 1985, and finished his playing days on May 14, 1993. Throughout his career, Knudson exhibited a tenacious spirit on the mound, contributing to his teams with a record of 24 wins and 29 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.72, and he recorded a total of 195 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and compete at a high level. Knudson played during a dynamic era of baseball, where the game was evolving with an emphasis on power hitting and pitching depth. Although he did not achieve any saves during his tenure, his role as a pitcher was significant in the development of the teams he played for. His career reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many athletes of his time, as they adapted to the shifting landscapes of Major League Baseball. Mark Knudson remains a notable figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a pivotal era in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 29 121 59 6 2 0 482.0 563 253 61 128 195 4.72 0

Career ERA 4.72 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — 19.7% worse 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
1985 HOU NL 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 11.0 21 11 3 4 9.00 3.89 (-131%) 308.2
1986 HOU NL 1 5 9 7 0 0 0 42.7 48 20 15 20 4.22 3.97 (-6%) -548.2
1986 ATL AL 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 17.7 22 15 5 9 7.64 3.97 (-92%) -
1987 ATL AL 4 4 15 8 1 0 0 62.0 88 37 14 26 5.37 4.29 (-25%) -
1988 ATL AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 16.0 17 2 2 7 1.12 3.73 (+70%) -
1989 ATL AL 8 5 40 7 1 0 0 123.7 110 46 29 47 3.35 3.71 (+10%) -
1990 ATL AL 10 9 30 27 4 2 0 168.3 187 77 40 56 4.12 3.86 (-7%) -
1991 ATL AL 1 3 12 7 0 0 0 35.0 54 31 15 23 7.97 3.91 (-104%) -
1993 COL NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.7 16 14 5 3 22.24 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
121 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 10 0.000 0.133 0.000 0.133 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 59.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.133 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 81.4% 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
1985 HOU NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1986 HOU NL 9 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1986 ATL AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 ATL AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 ATL AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 ATL AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 ATL AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 ATL AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 COL NL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 121 59 39 43 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 HOU P 2 2 1 1 0 0
1986 HOU P 9 7 1 4 0 0
1986 ML4 P 4 1 3 1 0 0
1987 ML4 P 15 8 5 4 1 0
1988 ML4 P 5 0 0 3 0 0
1989 ML4 P 40 7 12 10 0 2
1990 ML4 P 30 27 13 16 2 2
1991 ML4 P 12 7 4 3 0 0
1993 COL P 4 0 0 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 121

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 ML4 AL $485,000
1990 ML4 AL $150,000
1989 ML4 AL $85,000
1987 ML4 AL $70,000
Total Career Earnings $790,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Colorado State University Fort Collins CO 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982