Mark Christman, baseball player, 1938-1949

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

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

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