Mark Polhemus

Born: 10/4/1860 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 11/12/1923 in Lynn, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-07-13 | Final Game: 1887-08-11

Height: 5'6" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Mark S. Polhemus

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Biography

Mark Polhemus was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who played in the late 19th century during the nascent years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from July 13, 1887, to August 11, 1887, during which he showcased his skills as a position player. Over the course of his career, Polhemus participated in 20 games, achieving 18 hits and driving in 8 runs, which contributed to a batting average of .240. Though he did not record any home runs, he demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 4 stolen bases. Polhemus's playing style reflected the transitional phase of baseball during the late 1800s, when the game was evolving in terms of strategy and skill set. His ability to hit for average and his speed on the bases underscored the importance of athleticism and versatility in players of that era. While his career was short-lived, the contributions of players like Polhemus played a crucial role in the shaping of baseball as it transitioned into a more organized and competitive sport. His legacy, though modest in statistical terms, is a reminder of the early days of professional baseball and the players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	75	6	18	1	0	0	8	4	2	9	0.240	0.260	0.253	0.513	-329.6

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.513 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 27.3% 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
1887	IN3	NL	20	75	6	18	1	0	0	8	4	2	9	0.240	.270 (-11%)	.331 (-22%)	.373 (-32%)	.705 (-27%)	-329.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	20	0	21	8	10	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1887	IN3	OF	20	0	21	8	10	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	20