Mark Little

Born: 7/11/1972 in Edwardsville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-12 | Final Game: 2004-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Mark Travis Little

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Biography

Mark Little, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 until 2004. Primarily a position player, Little made his mark in the league during a transitional period that saw the game evolving through the late 1990s and early 2000s, characterized by a surge in offensive production and the increasing prominence of power hitters. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 148 games, contributing 61 hits, including 3 home runs, and driving in 22 runs. His batting average stood at .247, and he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 8 stolen bases. Little's playing style was emblematic of the versatile athletes of his era, blending solid contact skills with a degree of power, though he often played a complementary role on his teams. While not a superstar, he provided valuable depth and experience, contributing to the overall team dynamics during his time in the league. His career, though relatively brief, was a part of the competitive landscape of MLB in the early 2000s, a time when the game was witnessing significant transformations in player performance and the approach to the game. After retiring on July 20, 2004, Little left behind a legacy as a dedicated player who contributed to the teams he was a part of during his MLB journey.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
148	247	46	61	11	3	3	22	8	18	66	0.247	0.332	0.352	0.684	-72.3

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1998	STL	NL	7	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	5	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	COL	NL	51	85	18	29	6	0	3	13	5	1	20	0.341	.263 (+29%)	.332 (+14%)	.426 (+21%)	.758 (+18%)	280.0
2002	COL	NL	61	105	20	21	5	2	0	5	2	13	28	0.200	.261 (-23%)	.331 (-6%)	.416 (-31%)	.747 (-20%)	-352.3
2002	NYN	NL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	-352.3
2002	AZ	NL	15	22	8	6	0	1	0	2	0	2	5	0.273	—	—	—	—	-352.3
2004	CLE	AL	11	20	0	4	0	0	0	2	0	0	7	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0