Mark Lewis, baseball player, 1991-2001

Mark Lewis

Born: 11/30/1969 in Hamilton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-04-26 | Final Game: 2001-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Mark David Lewis

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Biography

Mark Lewis, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2001. Over the course of his career, Lewis played in 902 games, where he compiled 736 hits, 48 home runs, and 306 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .263. Known for his versatility as a position player, he contributed both offensively and defensively, showcasing a respectable speed on the bases with 29 stolen bases. Lewis emerged during a transformative era in baseball characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. His ability to contribute in various roles, including infield and outfield positions, allowed him to carve out a niche for himself on the teams he played for. Although he may not have been a superstar, Lewis's consistent performance and dedication to the game exemplified the hardworking ethos of many players in the late 1990s, making him a valued teammate throughout his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
902 2795 320 736 155 13 48 306 29 196 511 0.263 0.312 0.380 0.692 -4025.2

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career SLG .380 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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
1991 CLE AL 84 314 29 83 15 1 0 30 2 15 45 0.264 .255 (+3%) .323 (-9%) .384 (-17%) .708 (-14%) -831.8
1992 CLE AL 122 413 44 109 21 0 5 30 4 25 69 0.264 .255 (+3%) .322 (-4%) .377 (-7%) .699 (-6%) -494.2
1993 CLE AL 14 52 6 13 2 0 1 5 3 0 7 0.250 .265 (-6%) .332 (-25%) .403 (-14%) .735 (-19%) -173.3
1994 CLE AL 20 73 6 15 5 0 1 8 1 2 13 0.205 .269 (-24%) .338 (-33%) .424 (-26%) .763 (-29%) -381.6
1995 CIN NL 81 171 25 58 13 1 3 30 0 21 33 0.339 .266 (+27%) .337 (+21%) .417 (+15%) .755 (+17%) 603.0
1996 DET AL 145 545 69 147 30 3 11 55 6 42 109 0.270 .269 (avg) .340 (-4%) .426 (-7%) .767 (-6%) -700.0
1997 SFG NL 118 341 50 91 14 6 10 42 3 23 62 0.267 .266 (avg) .336 (-6%) .419 (+3%) .756 (-1%) -150.9
1998 PHI NL 142 518 52 129 21 2 9 54 3 48 111 0.249 .266 (-6%) .335 (-7%) .420 (-17%) .755 (-12%) -1365.5
1999 CIN NL 88 173 18 44 16 0 6 28 0 7 24 0.254 .271 (-6%) .344 (-19%) .433 (+4%) .778 (-6%) -303.2
2000 CIN NL 11 19 1 2 1 0 0 3 0 1 3 0.105 — — — — 0.0
2000 BAL AL 71 163 19 44 17 0 2 21 7 12 31 0.270 .270 (avg) .344 (-7%) .437 (-6%) .782 (-6%) 0.0
2001 CLE AL 6 13 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.077 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 11 2 5 0 0 1 6 2 1 0.455

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 NLDS1 SFN 1 5 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.600
1995 NLCS CIN 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250
1995 NLDS2 CIN 2 2 2 1 0 0 1 5 1 0 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 392 364 706 1100 42 222
3B 238 166 89 319 28 25
SS 199 173 281 508 34 108

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 CLE 2B 50 48 87 140 8 29
1991 CLE SS 36 30 42 91 1 18
1992 CLE 3B 1 1 0 3 1 0
1992 CLE SS 121 113 184 333 25 71
1993 CLE SS 13 12 22 31 2 10
1994 CLE 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1994 CLE 3B 6 6 3 8 1 1
1994 CLE SS 13 11 14 32 5 4
1995 CIN 2B 2 0 0 3 0 0
1995 CIN 3B 72 40 19 103 4 4
1995 CIN SS 2 0 0 1 0 0
1996 DET 2B 144 143 264 413 9 94
1997 SFN 2B 29 19 40 54 6 14
1997 SFN 3B 69 64 34 103 8 10
1998 PHI 2B 140 137 276 437 16 74
1999 CIN 2B 2 0 0 1 1 0
1999 CIN 3B 52 30 21 54 5 7
2000 CIN 3B 5 3 2 8 1 0
2000 BAL 2B 21 17 37 51 2 11
2000 BAL 3B 29 19 8 34 7 2
2000 BAL SS 14 7 19 20 1 5
2001 CLE 2B 3 0 2 1 0 0
2001 CLE 3B 4 3 2 6 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 392
Third Base 238
Shortstop 199
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 CIN NL $600,000
1999 CIN NL $500,000
1998 PHI NL $1,720,000
1997 SFN NL $1,664,000
1996 DET AL $670,000
1995 CIN NL $190,000
1994 CLE AL $182,500
1993 CLE AL $175,000
1992 CLE AL $145,000
Total Career Earnings $5,846,500