Mark Lemke, baseball player, 1988-1998

Mark Lemke

Born: 8/13/1965 in Utica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-17 | Final Game: 1998-05-25

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Mark Alan Lemke

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Biography

Mark Lemke was a professional baseball player born in 1965, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1988 until his retirement in 1998. Known primarily for his versatility as a position player, Lemke played in 1,069 games over the course of his career. He was a key member of the Atlanta Braves during the team's rise to prominence in the 1990s, contributing to the franchise's success with his steady play in the infield. Lemke finished his career with 795 hits, 32 home runs, and 270 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .246. He displayed a solid approach at the plate and was known for his defensive skills, which allowed him to secure a place in the starting lineup during crucial games. Additionally, Lemke swiped 11 bases throughout his career, showcasing his speed and base-running acumen. His contributions were particularly notable during the Braves' pennant-winning years, helping the team capture the 1995 World Series title. Mark Lemke's legacy rests on his reliable performance and his role in the Braves' storied history during a transformative era in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1069 3230 349 795 125 15 32 270 11 348 341 0.246 0.317 0.324 0.641 -7989.8

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.641 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
1988 ATL NL 16 58 8 13 4 0 0 2 0 4 5 0.224 .254 (-12%) .317 (-14%) .377 (-22%) .695 (-18%) -170.2
1989 ATL NL 14 55 4 10 2 1 2 10 0 5 7 0.182 .254 (-28%) .319 (-22%) .375 (-3%) .694 (-12%) -117.4
1990 ATL NL 102 239 22 54 13 0 0 21 0 21 22 0.226 .257 (-12%) .324 (-12%) .385 (-27%) .710 (-20%) -891.7
1991 ATL NL 136 269 36 63 11 2 2 23 1 29 27 0.234 .255 (-8%) .323 (-6%) .384 (-19%) .708 (-13%) -672.6
1992 ATL NL 155 427 38 97 7 4 6 26 0 50 39 0.227 .255 (-11%) .322 (-5%) .377 (-19%) .699 (-13%) -972.8
1993 ATL NL 151 493 52 124 19 2 7 49 1 65 50 0.252 .265 (-5%) .332 (+1%) .403 (-16%) .735 (-8%) -702.8
1994 ATL NL 104 350 40 103 15 0 3 31 0 38 37 0.294 .269 (+9%) .338 (+7%) .424 (-14%) .763 (-5%) -188.6
1995 ATL NL 116 399 42 101 16 5 5 38 2 44 40 0.253 .266 (-5%) .337 (-4%) .417 (-15%) .755 (-10%) -773.9
1996 ATL NL 135 498 64 127 17 0 5 37 5 53 48 0.255 .269 (-6%) .340 (-5%) .426 (-25%) .767 (-16%) -1616.0
1997 ATL NL 109 351 33 86 17 1 2 26 2 33 51 0.245 .266 (-8%) .336 (-9%) .419 (-25%) .756 (-18%) -1244.9
1998 BOS AL 31 91 10 17 4 0 0 7 0 6 15 0.187 .266 (-30%) .335 (-31%) .420 (-45%) .755 (-39%) -638.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
62 232 22 63 10 3 1 25 22 27 0.272

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1996 NLCS ATL 7 27 4 12 2 0 1 5 4 2 0.444
1996 NLDS1 ATL 3 12 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 0.167
1996 WS ATL 6 26 2 6 1 0 0 2 0 3 0.231
1995 NLCS ATL 4 18 2 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.167
1995 NLDS1 ATL 4 19 3 4 1 0 0 1 1 3 0.211
1995 WS ATL 6 22 1 6 0 0 0 0 3 2 0.273
1993 NLCS ATL 6 24 2 5 2 0 0 5 1 6 0.208
1992 NLCS ATL 7 21 2 7 1 0 0 2 5 3 0.333
1992 WS ATL 6 19 0 4 0 0 0 2 1 3 0.211
1991 NLCS ATL 7 20 1 4 1 0 0 1 4 0 0.200
1991 WS ATL 6 24 4 10 1 3 0 4 2 4 0.417

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 965 852 1737 2579 70 505
3B 73 29 23 91 3 8
SS 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 ATL 2B 16 16 47 51 3 11
1989 ATL 2B 14 13 25 40 0 7
1990 ATL 2B 44 32 70 121 3 22
1990 ATL 3B 45 26 20 71 1 7
1990 ATL SS 1 0 0 1 0 0
1991 ATL 2B 110 50 159 205 8 39
1991 ATL 3B 15 2 3 10 2 1
1992 ATL 2B 145 114 236 325 9 56
1992 ATL 3B 13 1 0 10 0 0
1993 ATL 2B 150 148 329 442 14 100
1994 ATL 2B 103 102 209 300 3 58
1995 ATL 2B 115 115 205 305 5 61
1996 ATL 2B 133 132 228 410 15 71
1997 ATL 2B 104 101 191 309 10 65
1998 BOS 2B 31 29 38 71 0 15

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 965
Third Base 73
Shortstop 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 ATL NL $2,000,000
1996 ATL NL $1,500,000
1995 ATL NL $1,250,000
1994 ATL NL $1,100,000
1993 ATL NL $550,000
1992 ATL NL $250,000
1991 ATL NL $138,000
Total Career Earnings $6,788,000