Mario Encarnacion

Mario Encarnacion was a professional baseball player born in 1975, who played as a position player from 2001 to 2002. Over the course of his brief Major League Baseball career, he appeared in 23 games, showcasing a repertoire that included 14 hits, 3 runs batted in, and 2 stolen bases. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .203, Encarnacion’s time on the field was marked by the spirit and tenacity that characterized many players of his era. Encarnacion played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving into a more offensive-driven game following the late 1990s steroid era. While he did not hit any home runs during his career, his speed on the bases provided a different dimension to his play style, emphasizing agility over power. Encarnacion's contributions, though limited in numbers, reflected the diverse skill sets that players brought to the game in the early 2000s, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.