Mark Leiter

Born: 4/13/1963 in Joliet, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-07-24 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Mark Edward Leiter

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Biography

Mark Leiter was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1963, whose career spanned from 1990 to 2001. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Yankees and went on to play for several teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, and the New York Mets. Over the course of his career, Leiter achieved a win-loss record of 65-73 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.57. His ability to strike out batters was a notable aspect of his game, as he recorded 892 strikeouts along with 26 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and reliever. Leiter's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball characterized by both offensive prowess and a shift towards specialized pitching roles. As teams increasingly relied on bullpens to secure games, Leiter's experience in various pitching capacities allowed him to adapt and contribute effectively. He was known for his competitive spirit and a distinct pitching style that included a diverse mix of pitches, which made him a valuable asset on the mound. After retiring in 2001, Leiter left a legacy as a reliable pitcher in a competitive era, remembered for his contributions to the teams he played for and his impact on the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
65	73	335	149	15	1	26	1184.3	1205	602	155	424	892	4.57	0

Career ERA 4.57 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1990	NYY	AL	1	1	8	3	0	0	0	26.3	33	20	9	21	6.84	3.86 (-77%)	-
1991	DET	AL	9	7	38	15	1	0	1	134.7	125	63	50	103	4.21	3.91 (-8%)	-715.8
1992	DET	AL	8	5	35	14	1	0	0	112.0	116	52	43	75	4.18	3.75 (-12%)	71.1
1993	DET	AL	6	6	27	13	1	0	0	106.7	111	56	44	70	4.72	4.19 (-13%)	-2395.4
1994	LAA	AL	4	7	40	7	0	0	2	95.3	99	50	35	71	4.72	4.51 (-5%)	-
1995	SFG	NL	10	12	30	29	7	1	0	195.7	185	83	55	129	3.82	4.45 (+14%)	-
1996	SFG	NL	4	10	23	22	1	0	0	135.3	151	78	50	118	5.19	4.61 (-12%)	-
1996	WSN	NL	4	2	12	12	1	0	0	69.7	68	34	19	46	4.39	4.61 (+5%)	-
1997	PHI	NL	10	17	31	31	3	0	0	182.7	216	115	64	148	5.67	4.39 (-29%)	-366.8
1998	PHI	NL	7	5	69	0	0	0	23	88.7	67	35	47	84	3.55	4.43 (+20%)	346.2
1999	SEA	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1.3	2	1	0	1	6.75	—	0.0
2001	MIL	NL	2	1	20	3	0	0	0	36.0	32	15	8	26	3.75	4.42 (+15%)	-169.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
335	188	8	21	1	0	0	14	0	9	102	0.112	0.152	0.117	0.269	-1280.0

Career AVG .112 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 57.8% below league average.

Career OBP .152 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.

Career SLG .117 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 71.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.269 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 63.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1990	NYY	AL	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	DET	AL	38	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	DET	AL	35	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	DET	AL	27	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1994	LAA	AL	40	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	SFG	NL	30	61	2	6	0	5	4	33	0.098	.266 (-63%)	.337 (-54%)	.417 (-76%)	.755 (-67%)	-707.5
1996	SFG	NL	23	42	2	6	1	2	1	20	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1996	WSN	NL	12	25	2	2	0	3	2	15	0.080	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	PHI	NL	31	51	2	6	0	4	2	28	0.118	.266 (-56%)	.336 (-55%)	.419 (-72%)	.756 (-64%)	-572.6
1998	PHI	NL	69	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	SEA	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	MIL	NL	20	7	0	1	0	0	0	4	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	335	149	62	156	15	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1990	NYA	P	8	3	0	8	0	1
1991	DET	P	38	15	3	17	1	1
1992	DET	P	35	14	8	15	1	0
1993	DET	P	27	13	5	11	2	1
1994	CAL	P	40	7	5	16	1	0
1995	SFN	P	30	29	7	19	4	3
1996	SFN	P	23	22	3	12	2	0
1996	MON	P	12	12	5	13	0	1
1997	PHI	P	31	31	10	30	3	4
1998	PHI	P	69	0	12	8	1	2
1999	SEA	P	2	0	0	0	0	0
2001	MIL	P	20	3	4	7	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	335

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2001	MIL	NL	$500,000
1999	SEA	AL	$3,000,000
1998	PHI	NL	$2,000,000
1997	PHI	NL	$1,900,000
1996	SFN	NL	$1,850,000
1995	SFN	NL	$700,000
1994	CAL	AL	$600,000
1993	DET	AL	$500,000
1992	DET	AL	$230,000
1991	DET	AL	$130,000
Total Career Earnings			$11,410,000