Nick Markakis

Born: 11/17/1983 in Woodstock, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-04-03 | Final Game: 2020-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Nicholas William Markakis

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Biography

Nick Markakis was a professional baseball player born in 1983, who had a notable career spanning from 2006 to 2020. Primarily known as a reliable position player, Markakis appeared in 2,154 games, amassing a total of 2,388 hits along the way. His offensive prowess was highlighted by a career batting average of .288, complemented by 189 home runs and 1,046 RBIs. Markakis also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 66 stolen bases throughout his career, making him a versatile threat at the plate. During his time in Major League Baseball, Markakis was recognized for his consistent performance and contributions to his teams, earning one All-Star selection and being named Rookie of the Month at various points. His career unfolded during a period marked by a blend of emerging talent and established stars, and he was noted for his professional approach to the game, strong plate discipline, and ability to drive in runs. Nick Markakis left a lasting impact on the franchises he played for, particularly with the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves, cementing his legacy as a respected figure in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2154	8302	1119	2388	514	22	189	1046	66	891	1230	0.288	0.357	0.423	0.781	12087.4

Career AVG .288 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.

Career SLG .423 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.781 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — +6.0% above 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
2006	BAL	AL	147	491	72	143	25	2	16	62	2	43	72	0.291	.269 (+8%)	.336 (+4%)	.431 (+4%)	.768 (+4%)	449.4
2007	BAL	AL	161	637	97	191	43	3	23	112	18	61	112	0.300	.268 (+12%)	.335 (+8%)	.422 (+15%)	.758 (+12%)	1591.4
2008	BAL	AL	157	595	106	182	48	1	20	87	10	99	113	0.306	.263 (+16%)	.333 (+22%)	.416 (+18%)	.749 (+20%)	2831.1
2009	BAL	AL	161	642	94	188	45	2	18	101	6	56	98	0.293	.262 (+12%)	.332 (+4%)	.417 (+9%)	.750 (+7%)	807.4
2010	BAL	AL	160	629	79	187	45	3	12	60	7	73	93	0.297	.257 (+16%)	.325 (+14%)	.402 (+8%)	.728 (+11%)	1495.5
2011	BAL	AL	160	641	72	182	31	1	15	73	12	62	75	0.284	.255 (+11%)	.320 (+9%)	.399 (+2%)	.719 (+5%)	807.5
2012	BAL	AL	104	420	59	125	28	3	13	54	1	42	51	0.298	.254 (+17%)	.318 (+14%)	.405 (+16%)	.724 (+15%)	1230.9
2013	BAL	AL	160	634	89	172	24	0	10	59	1	55	76	0.271	.253 (+7%)	.317 (+3%)	.396 (-10%)	.714 (-4%)	-429.0
2014	BAL	AL	155	642	81	177	27	1	14	50	4	62	84	0.276	.251 (+10%)	.313 (+9%)	.386 (avg)	.700 (+4%)	697.9
2015	ATL	NL	156	612	73	181	38	1	3	53	2	70	83	0.296	.254 (+16%)	.316 (+17%)	.404 (-7%)	.721 (+3%)	758.1
2016	ATL	NL	158	599	67	161	38	0	13	89	0	71	101	0.269	.255 (+5%)	.321 (+8%)	.417 (-5%)	.738 (+1%)	211.5
2017	ATL	NL	160	593	76	163	39	1	8	76	0	68	110	0.275	.254 (+8%)	.324 (+9%)	.425 (-10%)	.750 (-2%)	4.7
2018	ATL	NL	162	623	78	185	43	2	14	93	1	72	80	0.297	.247 (+20%)	.318 (+15%)	.409 (+7%)	.727 (+11%)	1483.0
2019	ATL	NL	116	414	61	118	25	2	9	62	2	47	59	0.285	.252 (+13%)	.322 (+10%)	.434 (-3%)	.757 (+2%)	271.7
2020	ATL	NL	37	130	15	33	15	0	1	15	0	10	23	0.254	.244 (+4%)	.321 (-3%)	.417 (-6%)	.739 (-5%)	-123.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
27	101	8	20	4	1	1	3	6	22	0.198

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2020	NLCS	ATL	6	16	2	4	1	1	0	0	1	6	0.250
2020	NLDS2	ATL	3	12	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	3	0.167
2020	NLWC4	ATL	2	9	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.222
2019	NLDS2	ATL	5	21	1	3	1	0	0	0	1	4	0.143
2018	NLDS2	ATL	4	12	1	1	0	0	0	0	3	2	0.083
2014	ALCS	BAL	4	19	1	5	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.263
2014	ALDS2	BAL	3	12	3	3	0	0	1	3	1	2	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	5	48	2	0	3
OF	2107	2077	4129	122	27	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2006	BAL	OF	145	132	314	8	2	0
2007	BAL	OF	161	158	303	13	2	4
2008	BAL	OF	156	155	327	17	3	3
2009	BAL	OF	161	160	298	13	6	1
2010	BAL	OF	159	159	332	7	3	1
2011	BAL	1B	3	2	15	1	0	2
2011	BAL	OF	157	157	311	14	0	3
2012	BAL	OF	102	102	187	3	2	0
2013	BAL	OF	155	154	312	7	0	1
2014	BAL	1B	2	2	23	1	0	1
2014	BAL	OF	147	147	295	11	0	1
2015	ATL	OF	153	153	295	4	1	0
2016	ATL	1B	1	1	10	0	0	0
2016	ATL	OF	150	149	311	5	4	2
2017	ATL	OF	156	153	286	6	1	1
2018	ATL	OF	160	160	313	9	2	0
2019	ATL	OF	111	107	191	5	1	1
2020	ATL	OF	34	31	54	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	6
Left Field	45
Center Field	9
Right Field	2074
Designated Hitter	30

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2018	Gold Glove	RF
2018	Silver Slugger	OF
2014	Gold Glove	CF
2011	Gold Glove	RF
2011	Player of the Week	Week of 2011-07-17
2006	Rookie of the Month	August

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2016	ATL	NL	$11,000,000
2015	ATL	NL	$11,000,000
2014	BAL	AL	$15,000,000
2013	BAL	AL	$15,350,000
2012	BAL	AL	$12,350,000
2011	BAL	AL	$10,600,000
2010	BAL	AL	$7,100,000
2009	BAL	AL	$3,350,000
2008	BAL	AL	$455,000
2007	BAL	AL	$400,000
2006	BAL	AL	$327,000
Total Career Earnings			$86,932,000