Mark Zagunis, baseball player, 2017-2019

Mark Zagunis

Born: 2/5/1993 in Willingboro, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-06-22 | Final Game: 2019-08-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Mark Raymond Zagunis

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Biography

Mark Zagunis was an American professional baseball player born in 1993, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2017 to 2019. He made his debut on June 22, 2017, and concluded his career on August 18, 2019. Over the course of his brief MLB tenure, Zagunis appeared in 42 games, where he recorded 11 hits and drove in 7 runs, finishing with a batting average of .200. Despite not hitting any home runs, he showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Zagunis was known for his versatility and on-base skills during his time in the minor leagues, where he developed a reputation as a solid contact hitter. His playing career unfolded during a period marked by the increasing importance of analytics in baseball, as teams began to place a greater emphasis on players who could contribute in multiple ways. While his time in the major leagues was limited, Zagunis' journey reflected the challenges and aspirations of many players seeking to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 55 2 11 4 0 0 7 2 9 23 0.200 0.312 0.273 0.585 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.585 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 21.5% 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
2017 CHC NL 7 14 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2018 CHC NL 5 5 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0
2019 CHC NL 30 36 2 9 3 0 0 5 0 4 16 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 13 10 14 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2017 CHN OF 4 4 5 0 0 0
2018 CHN OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
2019 CHN OF 8 6 7 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Right Field 11