Rob Mackowiak

Born: 6/20/1976 in Oak Lawn, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-05-19 | Final Game: 2008-06-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 166 lbs

Full name: Robert William Mackowiak

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Biography

Rob Mackowiak was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 2001 to 2008. Born in 1976, Mackowiak made his mark as a reliable utility player, known for his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively across multiple positions. He played in 856 games throughout his career, accumulating 603 hits and hitting 64 home runs, alongside 286 RBIs. With a batting average of .259, he showcased a consistent ability to make contact and drive in runs, while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 49 stolen bases. Mackowiak's career unfolded during a dynamic era of baseball, characterized by the offensive explosion of the early 2000s. While he may not have been among the league's superstars, his contributions were significant for the teams he played for, including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago White Sox. His adaptability allowed him to fill various roles, earning him respect in the clubhouse and making him a valuable asset to any roster. Mackowiak’s journey through the majors exemplified the spirit of a dedicated player who embraced the challenges of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
856	2328	307	603	111	18	64	286	49	227	586	0.259	0.332	0.405	0.736	-1047.3

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

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

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.736 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — near 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
2001	PIT	NL	83	214	30	57	15	2	4	21	4	15	52	0.266	.263 (+1%)	.332 (-4%)	.426 (-4%)	.758 (-4%)	-196.4
2002	PIT	NL	136	385	57	94	22	0	16	48	9	42	120	0.244	.261 (-7%)	.331 (-1%)	.416 (+2%)	.747 (+1%)	97.0
2003	PIT	NL	77	174	20	47	4	4	6	19	6	15	53	0.270	.264 (+2%)	.332 (+3%)	.422 (+5%)	.754 (+4%)	140.5
2004	PIT	NL	155	491	65	121	22	6	17	75	13	50	114	0.246	.266 (-7%)	.335 (-5%)	.427 (-2%)	.762 (-3%)	-411.0
2005	PIT	NL	142	463	57	126	21	3	9	58	8	43	100	0.272	.264 (+3%)	.330 (+2%)	.418 (-7%)	.749 (-3%)	-219.2
2006	CHW	AL	112	255	31	74	12	1	5	23	5	28	59	0.290	.269 (+8%)	.336 (+8%)	.431 (-6%)	.768 (avg)	80.5
2007	CHW	AL	85	237	34	66	11	2	6	36	3	23	53	0.278	.268 (+4%)	.335 (+6%)	.422 (-1%)	.758 (+2%)	127.2
2007	SDP	NL	28	56	6	11	3	0	0	2	1	3	18	0.196	.268 (-27%)	.335 (-22%)	.422 (-41%)	.758 (-32%)	127.2
2008	WAS	NL	38	53	7	7	1	0	1	4	0	8	17	0.132	.263 (-50%)	.333 (-24%)	.416 (-50%)	.749 (-38%)	-355.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	10	3	41	2	0	6
2B	59	48	94	131	8	22
3B	174	142	99	292	18	39
OF	555	380	789	30	17	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	PIT	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2001	PIT	2B	21	19	34	55	5	8
2001	PIT	3B	2	0	0	2	0	1
2001	PIT	OF	46	37	70	3	1	1
2002	PIT	2B	3	1	2	3	1	1
2002	PIT	3B	26	22	13	50	3	4
2002	PIT	OF	106	77	151	7	2	3
2003	PIT	2B	15	11	21	30	0	3
2003	PIT	3B	19	17	11	24	2	4
2003	PIT	OF	30	11	30	0	0	0
2004	PIT	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2004	PIT	3B	55	51	37	90	5	15
2004	PIT	OF	118	71	138	9	4	3
2005	PIT	1B	3	1	18	1	0	4
2005	PIT	2B	20	17	37	43	2	10
2005	PIT	3B	65	50	38	122	8	15
2005	PIT	OF	63	44	102	4	2	2
2006	CHA	3B	6	2	0	4	0	0
2006	CHA	OF	96	60	149	2	4	0
2007	CHA	1B	5	2	23	1	0	2
2007	CHA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2007	CHA	OF	68	58	112	4	3	1
2007	SDN	OF	14	11	24	1	1	0
2008	WAS	OF	14	11	13	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	10
Second Base	59
Third Base	174
Left Field	151
Center Field	174
Right Field	277
Designated Hitter	9

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2004	Player of the Week	Week of 2004-05-29

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2008	WAS	NL	$1,500,000
2007	CHA	AL	$2,750,000
2006	CHA	AL	$2,250,000
2005	PIT	NL	$1,500,000
2004	PIT	NL	$335,000
2003	PIT	NL	$322,000
2002	PIT	NL	$227,000
Total Career Earnings			$8,884,000