Mark Dempsey
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982)
Mark Dempsey was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1982 for the San Francisco Giants. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 7.94 ERA and 4 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-09-04
- Last Game
- 1982-10-02
Full name: Mark Steven Dempsey
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SFN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 7.94 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 7.94 | — | 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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SFN | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 5.2 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 7.94 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-10-02 | SFG | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-27 | SFG | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-04 | SFG | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-10-02 | SFG | LAD | — | 2.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-27 | SFG | ATL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982-09-04 | SFG | STL | — | 2.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Columbus | OH | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 |
Mark Dempsey: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mark Dempsey debuted on September 4, 1982 and played a final game on October 2, 1982. All of the seasons listed were played for the San Francisco Giants. Dempsey is listed as a pitcher at 6-foot-6 and 220 pounds. The bio says Dempsey both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is December 17, 1957, in Dayton, OH, USA. On the record, Mark Dempsey was born Mark Steven Dempsey.
Across 3 games (1 starts), Dempsey recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 7.94 ERA. Dempsey had 4 strikeouts. The league ERA over Dempsey's seasons was 3.86, so the 7.94 figure ran 105.6% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1982, with 3 games and 4 strikeouts.
Before the majors, Dempsey played college baseball at The Ohio State University (1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980).
The position breakdown shows 3 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Dempsey
- Was Mark Dempsey a pitcher?
- Yes. Mark Dempsey pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 4 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mark Dempsey hit?
- Mark Dempsey hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Mark Dempsey play for?
- Mark Dempsey played for one team, the San Francisco Giants (1982).
- What were Mark Dempsey's career stats?
- In 3 games, Mark Dempsey went 0-0 with a 7.94 ERA, 4 strikeouts, and 5.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Mark Dempsey play?
- Mark Dempsey played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mark Dempsey and how much did he weigh?
- Mark Dempsey was listed at 6 feet 6 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Mark Dempsey's career ERA?
- Mark Dempsey finished with a 7.94 career ERA, going 0-0 with 4 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mark Dempsey have?
- Mark Dempsey recorded 4 career strikeouts.
- Is Mark Dempsey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mark Dempsey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.