Mark Schaeffer

Born: 6/5/1948 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

Died: 6/1/2022 in West Hills, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-04-18 | Final Game: 1972-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Mark Philip Schaeffer

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Biography

Mark Schaeffer, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief period in the early 1970s. Making his Major League debut on April 18, 1972, Schaeffer showcased his talents on the mound until his final appearance on September 26 of the same year. During his short stint in the big leagues, he compiled a record of 2-0, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.61. Schaeffer demonstrated his ability to strike out batters, totaling 25 strikeouts throughout his career, and he also recorded one save. Schaeffer's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. While his time in the spotlight was limited, Schaeffer's contributions as a pitcher remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and competitive nature of the sport during the early 1970s. His journey through the majors, though brief, remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to reach the highest level of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	0	41	0	0	0	1	41.0	52	21	3	28	25	4.61	0

Career ERA 4.61 vs. league average 3.26 across their career seasons — 41.2% worse 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
1972	SDP	NL	2	0	41	0	0	0	1	41.0	52	21	28	25	4.61	3.26 (-41%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
41	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.664 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
1972	SDP	NL	41	3	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	41	0	5	6	0	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	SDN	P	41	0	5	6	0	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	41