Mark Teahen

Born: 9/6/1981 in Redlands, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-04-04 | Final Game: 2011-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Mark Thomas Teahen

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Biography

Mark Teahen, born in 1981, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a solid career in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2011. Known for his adaptability on the field, Teahen played primarily as an infielder and outfielder, showcasing a blend of offensive prowess and defensive reliability. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 831 games, accumulating 759 hits, 67 home runs, and 332 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .264. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 45 stolen bases. Teahen made his mark in an era characterized by evolving offensive strategies and an emphasis on power hitting. He began his career with the Kansas City Royals, where he quickly established himself as a key contributor. Later, he played for the Chicago White Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays, further demonstrating his adaptability and skillset. Teahen's contributions to his teams were significant during a time when players were increasingly expected to excel in multiple facets of the game, making him a valuable asset throughout his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
831	2873	388	759	163	26	67	332	45	259	679	0.264	0.327	0.409	0.736	-1025.1

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .409 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.736 vs. league average 0.746 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
2005	KCR	AL	130	447	60	110	29	4	7	55	7	40	107	0.246	.264 (-7%)	.330 (-7%)	.418 (-10%)	.749 (-9%)	-809.1
2006	KCR	AL	109	393	70	114	21	7	18	69	10	40	85	0.290	.269 (+8%)	.336 (+6%)	.431 (+20%)	.768 (+14%)	1034.1
2007	KCR	AL	144	544	78	155	31	8	7	60	13	55	127	0.285	.268 (+6%)	.335 (+5%)	.422 (-3%)	.758 (+1%)	117.0
2008	KCR	AL	149	572	66	146	31	4	15	59	4	46	131	0.255	.263 (-3%)	.333 (-6%)	.416 (-3%)	.749 (-5%)	-608.3
2009	KCR	AL	144	524	69	142	34	1	12	50	8	37	123	0.271	.262 (+3%)	.332 (-2%)	.417 (-2%)	.750 (-2%)	-272.6
2010	CHW	AL	77	233	31	60	13	2	4	25	3	25	61	0.258	.257 (avg)	.325 (avg)	.402 (-5%)	.728 (-3%)	-112.2
2011	CHW	AL	51	118	11	24	3	0	3	11	0	12	28	0.203	.255 (-20%)	.320 (-14%)	.399 (-24%)	.719 (-19%)	-374.2
2011	TOR	AL	27	42	3	8	1	0	1	3	0	4	17	0.190	—	—	—	—	-374.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	55	26	287	15	1	22
2B	3	3	5	6	0	1
3B	447	419	328	807	58	83
OF	314	294	643	24	10	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	KCA	3B	128	122	113	245	20	24
2006	KCA	3B	109	104	79	237	14	34
2007	KCA	1B	9	5	45	0	0	4
2007	KCA	OF	138	134	326	17	6	7
2008	KCA	1B	14	13	130	10	1	13
2008	KCA	3B	19	19	18	24	3	3
2008	KCA	OF	119	115	260	7	2	3
2009	KCA	1B	11	6	60	3	0	4
2009	KCA	2B	3	3	5	6	0	1
2009	KCA	3B	107	99	66	171	11	14
2009	KCA	OF	32	31	39	0	1	0
2010	CHA	1B	3	0	5	0	0	0
2010	CHA	3B	52	49	32	82	10	6
2010	CHA	OF	10	10	12	0	0	0
2011	CHA	1B	11	2	40	1	0	1
2011	CHA	3B	28	23	17	38	0	1
2011	CHA	OF	9	2	2	0	1	0
2011	TOR	1B	7	0	7	1	0	0
2011	TOR	3B	4	3	3	10	0	1
2011	TOR	OF	6	2	4	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	55
Second Base	3
Third Base	447
Left Field	37
Center Field	6
Right Field	280
Designated Hitter	19

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2009	Hutch Award
2006	Player of the Week	Week of 2006-07-29

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2011	CHA	AL	$4,750,000
2010	CHA	AL	$3,750,000
2009	KCA	AL	$3,575,000
2008	KCA	AL	$2,337,500
2007	KCA	AL	$416,000
2006	KCA	AL	$344,500
2005	KCA	AL	$316,000
Total Career Earnings			$15,489,000