Mark Salas

Born: 3/8/1961 in Montebello, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-06-19 | Final Game: 1991-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Mark Bruce Salas

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Biography

Mark Salas, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1991. Primarily known as a position player, Salas played in 509 games throughout his career, where he recorded 319 hits and 38 home runs. His offensive contributions included 143 RBIs and a batting average of .247, showcasing his ability to drive in runs while providing steady power at the plate. Although he was not a prolific base stealer, he managed to swipe 3 bases during his time in the league. Salas's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by an evolving offensive landscape and shifting player dynamics. He played for several teams during his tenure, each contributing to the development of his skills and understanding of the game. While he may not be remembered among the most famous players of his era, Salas's resilience and dedication to the sport exemplified the spirit of competition that defined baseball in the late 20th century. His contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the diverse talents that enriched the game during that time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
509	1292	142	319	49	10	38	143	3	89	163	0.247	0.300	0.389	0.688	-761.3

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.688 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — near 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
1984	STL	NL	14	20	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	MIN	AL	120	360	51	108	20	5	9	41	0	18	37	0.300	.257 (+17%)	.323 (+3%)	.390 (+17%)	.714 (+11%)	609.6
1986	MIN	AL	91	258	28	60	7	4	8	33	3	18	32	0.233	.257 (-10%)	.325 (-13%)	.395 (-3%)	.720 (-8%)	-451.1
1987	MIN	AL	22	45	8	17	2	0	3	9	0	5	6	0.378	—	—	—	—	317.9
1987	NYY	AL	50	115	13	23	4	0	3	12	0	10	17	0.200	.262 (-24%)	.331 (-16%)	.415 (-25%)	.746 (-21%)	317.9
1988	CHW	AL	75	196	17	49	7	0	3	9	0	12	17	0.250	.254 (-2%)	.317 (-5%)	.377 (-12%)	.695 (-9%)	-273.2
1989	CLE	AL	30	77	4	17	4	1	2	7	0	5	13	0.221	.254 (-13%)	.319 (-13%)	.375 (avg)	.694 (-6%)	-90.7
1990	DET	AL	74	164	18	38	3	0	9	24	0	21	28	0.232	.257 (-10%)	.324 (-1%)	.385 (+8%)	.710 (+4%)	144.2
1991	DET	AL	33	57	2	5	1	0	1	7	0	0	10	0.088	.255 (-66%)	.323 (-64%)	.384 (-59%)	.708 (-61%)	-597.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	0	6	1	0	0
3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
C	385	295	1659	148	23	23
OF	4	1	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	SLN	C	4	2	11	2	0	0
1984	SLN	OF	3	1	2	0	0	0
1985	MIN	C	115	95	529	39	5	10
1986	MIN	C	69	56	358	32	8	5
1987	MIN	C	14	10	86	3	1	0
1987	NYA	C	41	30	172	13	0	0
1987	NYA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1988	CHA	C	69	56	251	35	6	5
1989	CLE	C	5	0	3	1	0	0
1990	DET	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1990	DET	C	57	44	227	22	3	3
1991	DET	1B	5	0	6	1	0	0
1991	DET	C	11	2	22	1	0	0