Mark Bellhorn, baseball player, 1997-2007

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

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

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