Mark Ciardi

Mark Ciardi was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1961, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period in 1987. Ciardi's career spanned from April 9 to April 28 of that year, during which he made a limited impact on the game. He finished his career with a win-loss record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 9.37 over his appearances. Despite the challenges he faced on the mound, he managed to record a total of 8 strikeouts during his time in the major leagues. Ciardi's time in baseball coincided with a transformative era in the sport, as teams began to embrace more sophisticated approaches to player evaluation and development. Though his career was short-lived, he is remembered as a part of the larger tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the often unpredictable nature of a player's journey in the majors. After his playing days, Ciardi transitioned into other roles within the baseball community, contributing to the sport beyond his time on the field.