Mark Bellhorn
Born: 8/23/1974 in South Weymouth, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1997-06-10 | Final Game: 2007-09-30
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Mark Christian Bellhorn
Biography
Mark Bellhorn, born in 1974, was a versatile position player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1997 until his retirement in 2007. Over the course of his career, Bellhorn appeared in 731 games, showcasing his ability to play multiple infield positions and providing teams with both defensive reliability and offensive potential. He recorded 484 hits and belted 69 home runs, accumulating a total of 246 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .230, reflecting his role as a player who could deliver clutch hits despite an inconsistent offensive output.
Bellhorn was known for his patient approach at the plate, allowing him to draw walks and reach base effectively. He stole 30 bases during his career, demonstrating a blend of speed and agility that complemented his hitting skills. His playing days coincided with a transitional period in baseball, where the game began to emphasize power hitting and on-base percentage more than ever before. Notably, Bellhorn was part of the 2004 Boston Red Sox team that broke an 86-year championship drought, further solidifying his place in baseball history. His contributions to the game, particularly during the early 2000s, left a lasting legacy among fans and players alike.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 731 | 2107 | 324 | 484 | 113 | 13 | 69 | 246 | 30 | 346 | 723 | 0.230 | 0.341 | 0.394 | 0.735 | 175.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | OAK | AL | 68 | 224 | 33 | 51 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 7 | 32 | 70 | 0.228 | -360.2 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | 11 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 9 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 38 | 74 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 37 | 0.135 | -546.4 |
| 2002 | CHC | NL | 146 | 445 | 86 | 115 | 24 | 4 | 27 | 56 | 7 | 76 | 144 | 0.258 | 1886.9 |
| 2003 | CHC | NL | 51 | 139 | 15 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 29 | 46 | 0.209 | -277.0 |
| 2003 | COL | NL | 48 | 110 | 12 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 32 | 0.236 | -277.0 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 138 | 523 | 93 | 138 | 37 | 3 | 17 | 82 | 6 | 88 | 177 | 0.264 | 994.0 |
| 2005 | BOS | AL | 85 | 283 | 41 | 61 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 3 | 49 | 109 | 0.216 | -366.4 |
| 2005 | NYY | AL | 9 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.118 | -366.4 |
| 2006 | SDP | NL | 115 | 253 | 26 | 48 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 32 | 90 | 0.190 | -945.3 |
| 2007 | CIN | NL | 13 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 48 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 18 | 0.188 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NLDS2 | SDN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2005 | ALDS2 | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2004 | ALCS | BOS | 7 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 0.192 |
| 2004 | ALDS1 | BOS | 3 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.091 |
| 2004 | WS | BOS | 4 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0.300 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 41 | 18 | 181 | 10 | 3 | 19 |
| 2B | 350 | 313 | 571 | 946 | 32 | 191 |
| 3B | 221 | 169 | 116 | 323 | 24 | 26 |
| OF | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 31 | 15 | 24 | 46 | 3 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | OAK | 2B | 17 | 16 | 41 | 56 | 4 | 16 |
| 1997 | OAK | 3B | 40 | 37 | 31 | 66 | 5 | 8 |
| 1997 | OAK | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | OAK | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | OAK | 3B | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | OAK | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | OAK | 2B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | OAK | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | OAK | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | OAK | 2B | 12 | 9 | 15 | 26 | 2 | 4 |
| 2001 | OAK | 3B | 9 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | OAK | SS | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | OAK | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | CHN | 1B | 22 | 7 | 90 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| 2002 | CHN | 2B | 77 | 63 | 121 | 175 | 6 | 42 |
| 2002 | CHN | 3B | 36 | 29 | 16 | 33 | 3 | 3 |
| 2002 | CHN | SS | 12 | 10 | 15 | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | CHN | 3B | 42 | 39 | 18 | 72 | 6 | 4 |
| 2003 | COL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | COL | 2B | 20 | 12 | 31 | 41 | 2 | 6 |
| 2003 | COL | 3B | 15 | 8 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | COL | SS | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | COL | OF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | BOS | 2B | 124 | 118 | 189 | 349 | 11 | 61 |
| 2004 | BOS | 3B | 16 | 13 | 10 | 31 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 | BOS | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | BOS | 2B | 83 | 82 | 148 | 253 | 6 | 54 |
| 2005 | BOS | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | NYA | 2B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | NYA | 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | NYA | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SDN | 1B | 18 | 11 | 90 | 6 | 2 | 9 |
| 2006 | SDN | 2B | 11 | 10 | 22 | 33 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 | SDN | 3B | 50 | 34 | 28 | 66 | 4 | 8 |
| 2006 | SDN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | CIN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 41 |
| Second Base | 350 |
| Third Base | 221 |
| Shortstop | 31 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SDN | NL | $800,000 |
| 2005 | BOS | AL | $2,750,000 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | $490,000 |
| 2003 | CHN | NL | $465,000 |
| 2002 | CHN | NL | $224,000 |
| 1997 | OAK | AL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,879,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn | AL | 1993, 1994, 1995 |