Mark Lemongello

Born: 7/21/1955 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-14 | Final Game: 1979-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Mark Lemongello, born in 1955, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1979. Known for his strong right arm and competitive spirit, Lemongello made his mark in an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles, as hitters began to adapt to the changing game dynamics of the late 1970s. Over his career, he compiled a record of 22 wins and 38 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.06, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the challenges he faced. Lemongello's career was marked by his strikeout capability, as he notched a total of 209 strikeouts during his time in the majors. Although he recorded only one save, his contributions on the mound were significant to his teams, which included the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees. As a pitcher, he embodied the resilience and determination typical of his era, navigating a league that was beginning to see the emergence of more specialized roles and strategies. After his retirement on July 23, 1979, Lemongello remained a notable figure in baseball history, remembered for his unique name and his contributions to the teams he played for.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
22	38	89	74	17	1	1	537.0	564	242	56	159	209	4.06	0

Career ERA 4.06 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 6.6% 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
1976	HOU	NL	3	1	4	4	1	0	0	29.0	26	9	7	9	2.79	3.51 (+21%)	-86.4
1977	HOU	NL	9	14	34	30	5	0	0	214.7	237	83	52	83	3.48	4.00 (+13%)	302.3
1978	HOU	NL	9	14	33	30	9	1	1	210.3	204	92	66	77	3.94	3.69 (-7%)	-2587.0
1979	TOR	AL	1	9	18	10	2	0	0	83.0	97	58	34	40	6.29	4.00 (-57%)	-2736.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
90	141	5	17	1	1	0	4	0	5	50	0.121	0.156	0.142	0.298	-1269.0

Career AVG .121 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.

Career OBP .156 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 52.0% below league average.

Career SLG .142 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 63.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.298 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1976	HOU	NL	4	8	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	HOU	NL	35	69	2	6	0	1	1	0	25	0.087	.264 (-67%)	.329 (-70%)	.401 (-71%)	.730 (-70%)	-834.6
1978	HOU	NL	33	64	3	11	1	0	3	4	22	0.172	.257 (-33%)	.323 (-32%)	.378 (-50%)	.702 (-42%)	-434.4
1979	TOR	AL	18	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0