Mark Ross, baseball player, 1982-1990

Mark Ross

Born: 8/8/1954 in Galveston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-12 | Final Game: 1990-08-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Mark Joseph Ross

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Biography

Mark Ross, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 until his retirement in 1990. He made his mark in the league during a time characterized by a transition in pitching styles and strategies. Ross played in the Major Leagues for several seasons, showcasing his skills on the mound with a career record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.83. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 17 strikeouts throughout his career, along with securing 1 save, contributing to his team's efforts in crucial moments. Despite not achieving the heights of some of his contemporaries, Ross's contributions to the game exemplified the role of a reliable pitcher during the late 1980s. He navigated a competitive landscape and provided valuable innings at a time when pitchers were adapting to the evolving dynamics of the game. His career, while modest in statistics, reflects the dedication and resilience required to compete in Major League Baseball, leaving a legacy as a steadfast player in the annals of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 2 27 0 0 0 1 42.3 33 18 5 10 17 3.83 0

Career ERA 3.83 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — near 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
1982 HOU NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 6.0 3 1 0 4 1.50 — 0.0
1984 HOU NL 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.3 1 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0
1985 HOU NL 0 2 8 0 0 0 1 13.0 12 7 2 3 4.85 3.89 (-24%) -257.7
1987 PIT NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 1 0 0 9.00 — 0.0
1988 TOR AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 7.3 5 4 4 4 4.91 — 0.0
1990 PIT NL 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 12.7 11 5 4 5 3.55 3.86 (+8%) -367.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1982 HOU NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 HOU NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 HOU NL 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 PIT NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 TOR AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 PIT NL 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 27 0 3 7 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 HOU P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1984 HOU P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1985 HOU P 8 0 2 2 0 0
1987 PIT P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1988 TOR P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1990 PIT P 9 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 27

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas A&M University College Station TX 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979