Mark Payton, baseball player, 2020-2022

Mark Payton

Born: 12/7/1991 in Orland Park, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2020-08-22 | Final Game: 2022-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Mark David Payton

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Biography

Mark Payton, born in 1991, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from August 22, 2020, to October 5, 2022. Primarily serving as a position player, Payton made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by a blend of emerging young talent and established stars. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 40 games, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to the game despite facing the challenges that come with being a role player on a competitive roster. Throughout his time in the majors, Payton recorded 10 hits and drove in 1 run, culminating in a batting average of .164. While he did not record any home runs, he did manage to steal a base, showcasing his speed and base-running instincts. Payton's contributions were often more subtle, reflecting the role of a player who provided depth and support to his team rather than overwhelming offensive statistics. His journey through the league underscored the importance of perseverance and adaptability in professional baseball, making him a noteworthy figure among contemporaries in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 61 5 10 1 0 0 1 1 8 16 0.164 0.261 0.180 0.441 0.0

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career SLG .180 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 55.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.441 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 38.8% 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
2020 CIN NL 8 18 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 2 5 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2021 CIN NL 24 22 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.182 — — — — 0.0
2022 CHW AL 8 21 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 4 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 19 12 23 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2020 CIN OF 6 6 6 0 0 0
2021 CIN OF 5 0 6 0 1 0
2022 CHA OF 8 6 11 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 13
Center Field 1
Right Field 7
Designated Hitter 1