Mark Christman
Born: 10/21/1913 in Maplewood, MO, USA
Died: 10/9/1976 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-04-20 | Final Game: 1949-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Marquette Joseph Christman
Biography
Mark Christman was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1938 to 1949. Born in 1913, he established himself as a versatile position player in Major League Baseball during an era that saw the transition from the deadball period into a more offensively-driven game. Over the course of his career, Christman played in 911 games and recorded a total of 781 hits, accumulating a batting average of .253. His offensive contributions included 19 home runs and 348 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and provide support to his teams.
Known for his solid defensive skills and consistent presence in the lineup, Christman also displayed speed on the bases, finishing his career with 17 stolen bases. He played for several teams, leaving a mark during a time when baseball was beginning to integrate and evolve in response to changing social dynamics. Christman's contributions to the game were significant, as he navigated through the challenges of the late 1930s and 1940s, ultimately solidifying his place in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 | 3081 | 294 | 781 | 113 | 23 | 19 | 348 | 17 | 219 | 179 | 0.253 | 0.306 | 0.324 | 0.630 | -6143.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | DET | AL | 95 | 318 | 35 | 79 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 44 | 5 | 27 | 21 | 0.248 | -1064.5 |
| 1939 | DET | AL | 6 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | SLA | AL | 79 | 222 | 27 | 48 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 0.216 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | SLA | AL | 98 | 336 | 31 | 91 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0.271 | -49.0 |
| 1944 | SLA | AL | 148 | 547 | 56 | 148 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 83 | 5 | 47 | 37 | 0.271 | 55.5 |
| 1945 | SLA | AL | 78 | 289 | 32 | 80 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 0.277 | 70.3 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 128 | 458 | 40 | 118 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 22 | 29 | 0.258 | -1018.3 |
| 1947 | WSN | AL | 110 | 374 | 27 | 83 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 4 | 32 | 16 | 0.222 | -1472.8 |
| 1948 | WSN | AL | 120 | 409 | 38 | 106 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 25 | 19 | 0.259 | -1192.1 |
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 49 | 112 | 8 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0.214 | -401.4 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0.091 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | WS | SLA | 6 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0.091 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 29 | 0 | 236 | 17 | 2 | 15 |
| 2B | 20 | 0 | 39 | 44 | 2 | 10 |
| 3B | 442 | 0 | 473 | 897 | 35 | 95 |
| SS | 368 | 0 | 739 | 1019 | 56 | 235 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | DET | 3B | 69 | 0 | 86 | 140 | 4 | 14 |
| 1938 | DET | SS | 21 | 0 | 46 | 66 | 6 | 17 |
| 1939 | DET | 3B | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1939 | SLA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | SLA | SS | 64 | 0 | 151 | 209 | 15 | 45 |
| 1943 | SLA | 1B | 20 | 0 | 161 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1943 | SLA | 2B | 14 | 0 | 29 | 35 | 1 | 10 |
| 1943 | SLA | 3B | 37 | 0 | 41 | 74 | 1 | 5 |
| 1943 | SLA | SS | 24 | 0 | 48 | 52 | 1 | 15 |
| 1944 | SLA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1944 | SLA | 3B | 145 | 0 | 172 | 316 | 14 | 34 |
| 1945 | SLA | 3B | 77 | 0 | 79 | 137 | 6 | 12 |
| 1946 | SLA | 3B | 77 | 0 | 61 | 171 | 6 | 21 |
| 1946 | SLA | SS | 47 | 0 | 77 | 137 | 7 | 23 |
| 1947 | WS1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | WS1 | SS | 106 | 0 | 203 | 291 | 11 | 75 |
| 1948 | WS1 | 2B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948 | WS1 | 3B | 9 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1948 | WS1 | SS | 102 | 0 | 207 | 259 | 15 | 59 |
| 1949 | WS1 | 1B | 6 | 0 | 42 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1949 | WS1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | WS1 | 3B | 23 | 0 | 18 | 41 | 2 | 7 |
| 1949 | WS1 | SS | 4 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 29 |
| Second Base | 20 |
| Third Base | 439 |
| Shortstop | 370 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 26th | 4.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1945 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 26th | 5.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1944 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 11th | 27.0 | 336 | 0 |