Mark DeRosa, baseball player, 1998-2013

Mark DeRosa

Born: 2/26/1975 in Passaic, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-02 | Final Game: 2013-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Mark Thomas DeRosa

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Biography

Mark DeRosa was a versatile position player who enjoyed a successful Major League Baseball career from 1998 to 2013. Born in 1975, he played in a total of 1,241 games, amassing 975 hits and 100 home runs. Known for his strong work ethic and adaptability, DeRosa was capable of playing multiple infield and outfield positions, which made him a valuable asset to every team he joined. He finished his career with a batting average of .268, alongside 494 RBIs and 23 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. DeRosa's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by significant changes in player performance and the increasing importance of versatility on the field. After breaking into the league with the Atlanta Braves, he went on to play for several teams, including the Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, and San Francisco Giants, among others. His contributions were particularly notable during the 2008 season with the Cubs, where he emerged as a key player in their postseason run. After retiring, DeRosa transitioned into broadcasting, further influencing the game through his insights and analysis, cementing his legacy as a well-rounded figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1241 3633 538 975 196 12 100 494 23 358 707 0.268 0.340 0.412 0.751 648.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1998 ATL NL 5 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 0.0
1999 ATL NL 7 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.0
2000 ATL NL 22 13 9 4 1 0 0 3 0 2 1 0.308 0.0
2001 ATL NL 66 164 27 47 8 0 3 20 2 12 19 0.287 -41.3
2002 ATL NL 72 212 24 63 9 2 5 23 2 12 24 0.297 79.8
2003 ATL NL 103 266 40 70 14 0 6 22 1 16 49 0.263 -372.9
2004 ATL NL 118 309 33 74 16 0 3 31 1 23 53 0.239 -1267.2
2005 TEX AL 66 148 26 36 5 0 8 20 1 16 35 0.243 75.2
2006 TEX AL 136 520 78 154 40 2 13 74 4 44 102 0.296 648.7
2007 CHC NL 149 502 64 147 28 3 10 72 1 58 93 0.293 624.4
2008 CHC NL 149 505 103 144 30 3 21 87 6 69 106 0.285 1628.3
2009 CLE AL 71 278 47 75 13 0 13 50 1 29 63 0.270 333.5
2009 STL NL 68 237 31 54 10 1 10 28 2 18 58 0.228 333.5
2010 SFG NL 26 93 9 18 3 0 1 10 0 9 16 0.194 -386.3
2011 SFG NL 47 86 9 24 2 0 0 12 1 8 18 0.279 -94.1
2012 WAS NL 48 85 13 16 5 0 0 6 1 14 18 0.188 -331.1
2013 TOR AL 88 204 23 48 12 1 7 36 0 28 49 0.235 112.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
22 53 8 19 6 1 1 10 4 8 0.358

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 NLDS1 SLN 3 13 1 5 1 0 0 1 0 2 0.385
2008 NLDS1 CHN 3 12 2 4 2 0 1 4 0 1 0.333
2007 NLDS1 CHN 3 9 2 3 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.333
2003 NLDS2 ATL 4 7 1 3 2 0 0 2 1 2 0.429
2002 NLDS1 ATL 4 7 2 3 1 1 0 3 1 1 0.429
2001 NLDS1 ATL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
2001 NLCS ATL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 53 24 224 14 2 28
2B 343 280 535 744 24 159
3B 363 300 185 587 38 48
OF 250 215 416 9 2 1
SS 140 80 152 303 13 67

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 ATL SS 4 0 1 1 0 0
1999 ATL SS 2 0 2 2 0 0
2000 ATL SS 10 4 6 7 0 2
2001 ATL 2B 5 4 7 20 0 3
2001 ATL 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2001 ATL SS 48 38 52 117 7 21
2001 ATL OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2002 ATL 2B 32 27 59 89 4 23
2002 ATL 3B 4 3 1 4 0 0
2002 ATL SS 19 14 30 52 2 17
2002 ATL OF 7 2 4 0 0 0
2003 ATL 1B 1 0 1 0 0 1
2003 ATL 2B 29 25 49 78 2 21
2003 ATL 3B 25 18 12 44 4 4
2003 ATL SS 20 8 21 42 0 9
2003 ATL OF 2 1 2 0 0 0
2004 ATL 2B 5 3 3 11 0 4
2004 ATL 3B 72 62 27 126 10 7
2004 ATL SS 11 4 10 18 2 7
2004 ATL OF 3 2 0 0 0 0
2005 TEX 1B 1 0 2 0 0 1
2005 TEX 2B 17 8 14 20 1 4
2005 TEX 3B 5 4 2 5 1 1
2005 TEX SS 16 7 17 38 1 5
2005 TEX OF 25 21 46 1 0 0
2006 TEX 1B 1 1 4 1 0 1
2006 TEX 2B 26 26 50 86 1 16
2006 TEX 3B 40 39 19 82 3 6
2006 TEX SS 7 4 9 19 0 5
2006 TEX OF 64 63 132 5 1 1
2007 CHN 1B 9 5 49 0 1 9
2007 CHN 2B 93 88 168 193 6 45
2007 CHN 3B 37 31 24 68 4 3
2007 CHN SS 1 0 1 1 0 0
2007 CHN OF 23 14 30 1 0 0
2008 CHN 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2008 CHN 2B 95 80 143 185 8 32
2008 CHN 3B 22 10 6 28 2 2
2008 CHN SS 1 0 0 1 0 0
2008 CHN OF 59 53 111 0 1 0
2009 CLE 1B 7 4 41 1 1 3
2009 CLE 3B 42 41 25 74 8 12
2009 CLE OF 25 23 38 1 0 0
2009 SLN 1B 3 1 6 0 0 2
2009 SLN 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
2009 SLN 3B 63 58 41 99 0 9
2009 SLN OF 3 2 7 0 0 0
2010 SFN 2B 7 4 13 14 2 3
2010 SFN OF 21 21 31 0 0 0
2011 SFN 1B 10 3 33 3 0 3
2011 SFN 2B 2 0 1 1 0 0
2011 SFN 3B 16 16 10 22 2 2
2012 WAS 1B 3 0 4 0 0 1
2012 WAS 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2012 WAS 3B 11 2 5 5 0 0
2012 WAS SS 1 1 3 5 1 1
2012 WAS OF 16 13 15 1 0 0
2013 TOR 1B 17 10 82 9 0 7
2013 TOR 2B 29 15 28 47 0 8
2013 TOR 3B 25 16 13 30 4 2
2013 TOR OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 53
Second Base 343
Third Base 363
Shortstop 140
Left Field 90
Right Field 167
Designated Hitter 28

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2006 Player of the Week Week of 2006-08-12

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 TOR AL $750,000
2012 WAS NL $800,000
2011 SFN NL $6,000,000
2010 SFN NL $6,000,000
2009 CLE AL $5,500,000
2008 CHN NL $4,750,000
2007 CHN NL $2,750,000
2006 TEX AL $675,000
2005 TEX AL $500,000
2004 ATL NL $725,000
2003 ATL NL $340,000
2002 ATL NL $222,500
Total Career Earnings $29,012,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 1994, 1995, 1996