Mark Ryal, baseball player, 1982-1990

Mark Ryal

Born: 8/28/1960 in Henryetta, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-07 | Final Game: 1990-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Mark Dwayne Ryal

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Biography

Mark Ryal, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1982 to 1990. Primarily serving as a position player, Ryal played in a total of 127 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He is remembered for his contributions to the teams he played for, which included the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox. Ryal's career statistics reflect a solid, if not spectacular, performance at the plate, as he recorded 47 hits, 7 home runs, and 31 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .211. Ryal's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the field, allowing him to contribute in various capacities. Although he was not known for his speed, he managed to steal 1 base during his career, showcasing his ability to be a strategic base runner when the opportunity arose. Playing during the late 1980s, a time when power hitting was becoming increasingly prominent in the sport, Ryal’s contributions were more focused on consistency and situational hitting rather than sheer offensive firepower. His tenure in the major leagues, while brief, still places him among a select group of athletes who achieved their dreams of playing at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
127 223 19 47 11 0 7 31 1 10 34 0.211 0.245 0.354 0.599 -317.7

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OBP .245 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 16.4% 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 KCR AL 6 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1985 CHW AL 12 33 4 5 3 0 0 3 0 3 3 0.152 — — — — 0.0
1986 LAA AL 13 32 6 12 0 0 2 5 1 2 4 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1987 LAA AL 58 100 7 20 6 0 5 18 0 3 15 0.200 .262 (-24%) .331 (-33%) .415 (-1%) .746 (-15%) -317.7
1989 PHI NL 29 33 2 8 2 0 0 5 0 1 6 0.242 — — — — 0.0
1990 PIT NL 9 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 12 7 66 3 2 2
OF 52 28 67 0 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 KCA OF 5 4 9 0 1 0
1985 CHA OF 12 10 21 0 0 0
1986 CAL 1B 4 3 23 2 0 1
1986 CAL OF 6 3 9 0 1 0
1987 CAL 1B 4 2 29 1 2 1
1987 CAL OF 21 10 21 0 1 0
1989 PHI 1B 4 2 14 0 0 0
1989 PHI OF 4 0 3 0 0 0
1990 PIT OF 4 1 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 12
Left Field 27
Center Field 2
Right Field 25
Designated Hitter 7