Mark Budaska
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1981)
Mark Budaska was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1981 for the Athletics, a span of 4 seasons. In 13 career games, he hit .167 with 6 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-06-06
- Last Game
- 1981-08-18
Full name: Mark David Budaska
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 36 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 12 | .167 | .268 | .222 | .491 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.
Career OBP .268 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.
Career SLG .222 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 40.7% below league average.
Career OPS .491 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 9 | 32 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .156 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 13 | 36 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 12 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (13 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .125 |
| Away | 3 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-18 | OAK | BOS | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1981-08-16 | OAK | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981-08-15 | OAK | LAA | W | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-08-14 | OAK | LAA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-08-12 | OAK | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-11 | OAK | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-08-10 | OAK | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-06-10 | OAK | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-06-09 | OAK | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1978-06-09 | OAK | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills | CA | 1972, 1973 |
Mark Budaska: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mark Budaska debuted on June 6, 1978 and played a final game on August 18, 1981. The team column never changes: it is the Oakland Athletics from 1978 to 1981. Born on December 27, 1952, in Sharon, PA, USA, Budaska is listed as a designated hitter and switch-hit and threw left-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 0 inches and 180 pounds. Mark Budaska was the playing name; the full given name is Mark David.
The batting record for Budaska: 13 games, 6 hits in 36 at bats, and a .167 average, along with 2 RBI. Reaching base at a .268 clip and slugging .222, Budaska finished with a .491 OPS. Over the seasons Budaska played, league hitters batted .257; the .167 career figure is 35.2% below that. 1981 produced Budaska's most hits, 5 of them for the Oakland Athletics.
Most of Budaska's defensive work, 9 games, came at designated hitter; the rest of the position table shows left field (1) and right field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Budaska
- What years did Mark Budaska play?
- Mark Budaska played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1981.
- Was Mark Budaska a pitcher?
- No. Mark Budaska was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Mark Budaska hit?
- Mark Budaska hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What was Mark Budaska's career batting average?
- Mark Budaska batted .167 over his career, with 6 hits in 36 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mark Budaska have?
- Mark Budaska drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Mark Budaska in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mark Budaska has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.