Mark Freeman
Born: 12/7/1930 in Memphis, TN, USA
Died: 2/21/2006 in Rancho Mirage, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1959-04-18 | Final Game: 1960-09-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Mark Price Freeman
Biography
Mark Freeman was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1959 to 1960. Born in 1930, Freeman made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by the tail end of the post-war era, where the game was evolving but still held onto many traditional aspects of play. Throughout his brief career, he compiled a record of 3-3, demonstrating his competitive spirit on the mound.
Freeman's pitching style was marked by a solid strikeout ability, as he recorded a total of 55 strikeouts over his time in the league. With an earned run average (ERA) of 5.56, he faced challenges typical of many pitchers of his era, but he remained a reliable option for his teams, contributing significantly in crucial situations, as evidenced by his single save. Though his time in the spotlight was short, Freeman's contributions to the game reflected the resilience and determination of players during a time of change in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 34 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 87.3 | 82 | 54 | 10 | 38 | 55 | 5.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9.82 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2.57 | - |
| 1960 | CHC | NL | 3 | 3 | 30 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 76.7 | 70 | 48 | 33 | 50 | 5.63 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.136 | 0.174 | 0.136 | 0.310 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | KC1 | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | NYY | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | CHC | NL | 30 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 34 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | KC1 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | NYA | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | CHN | P | 30 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | LA | 1949, 1950, 1951 |