Marc Pisciotta, baseball player, 1997-1999

Marc Pisciotta

Born: 8/7/1970 in Edison, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-06-30 | Final Game: 1999-07-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Marc George Pisciotta

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Biography

Marc Pisciotta was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999. Born in 1970, Pisciotta made his mark in the league with a career record of 4 wins and 5 losses, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24. Over the course of his brief yet impactful career, he recorded 55 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters effectively. Despite not recording any saves, Pisciotta contributed to his teams' pitching staffs during a time when the game was experiencing a shift towards more specialized roles in the bullpen. Pisciotta's playing career unfolded during an era characterized by power hitting and offensive prowess, which made pitching performances particularly critical. His style was marked by a competitive spirit and determination on the mound, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. Although he did not achieve long-term stardom, his contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1990s remain a part of baseball history, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers in a rapidly evolving game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 5 75 0 0 0 0 80.7 73 38 6 58 55 4.24 0

Career ERA 4.24 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 6.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1997 CHC NL 3 1 24 0 0 0 0 28.3 20 10 16 21 3.18 4.39 (+28%) -
1998 CHC NL 1 2 43 0 0 0 0 44.0 44 20 32 31 4.09 4.43 (+8%) -
1999 KCR AL 0 2 8 0 0 0 0 8.3 9 8 10 3 8.64 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
75 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 34.5% 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
1997 CHC NL 24 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 CHC NL 43 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1999 KCR AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 75 0 4 11 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 CHN P 24 0 2 4 0 0
1998 CHN P 43 0 2 5 0 1
1999 KCA P 8 0 0 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 75

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 CHN NL $180,000
1997 CHN NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $330,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 1989, 1990, 1991