Mark Funderburk
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1985)
Mark Funderburk was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1985 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 5 seasons. In 31 career games, he hit .294 with 25 hits, 2 home runs, and 15 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 224.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 226 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-09-04
- Last Game
- 1985-10-05
Full name: Mark Clifford Funderburk
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 85 | 9 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 13 | .294 | .337 | .482 | .819 | 224 |
Career AVG .294 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +14.7% above league average.
Career OBP .337 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .482 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — +26.3% above league average.
Career OPS .819 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — +16.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 8 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | MIN | AL | 23 | 70 | 7 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 12 | .314 | .257 (+22%) | .323 (+8%) | .390 (+35%) | .714 (+23%) | 224.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 31 | 85 | 9 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 13 | .294 | — | — | — | — | 224 | ||
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
View full game log (31 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 36 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | .222 |
| Away | 16 | 49 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 10 | .347 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-05 | MIN | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-10-04 | MIN | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-02 | MIN | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-10-01 | MIN | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-30 | MIN | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985-09-28 | MIN | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-27 | MIN | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-24 | MIN | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-22 | MIN | KCR | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-21 | MIN | KCR | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Designated Hitter | 17 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisburg College | Louisburg | NC | 1976 |
Mark Funderburk: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mark Funderburk debuted on September 4, 1981 and played a final game on October 5, 1985. Every season row on the page belongs to the Minnesota Twins, from 1981 through 1985. Funderburk played primarily as a designated hitter and threw and hit right-handed. Born on May 16, 1957, in Charlotte, NC, USA, Funderburk was listed at 226 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. Mark Funderburk was the playing name; the full given name is Mark Clifford.
Funderburk finished with 25 hits from 85 at bats in 31 games, which works out to .294, plus 2 home runs and 15 runs batted in. Funderburk's career OPS of .819 combines a .337 on-base mark with .482 slugging. Over the seasons Funderburk played, league hitters batted .257; the .294 career figure is 14.7% above that. In OPS terms, Funderburk's .819 stands 16.4% above the league's .704. 1985 produced Funderburk's most hits, 22 of them for the Minnesota Twins. In 1985, a season of regular play, Funderburk hit .314 while the league hit .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Funderburk
- What years did Mark Funderburk play?
- Mark Funderburk played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1985.
- Was Mark Funderburk a pitcher?
- No. Mark Funderburk was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Mark Funderburk hit?
- Mark Funderburk hit 2 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What teams did Mark Funderburk play for?
- Mark Funderburk played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (1981, 1985).
- What were Mark Funderburk's career stats?
- In 31 games, Mark Funderburk had 25 hits, 2 home runs, 15 RBI, and 9 runs, with a .294 batting average.
- What position did Mark Funderburk play?
- Mark Funderburk played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mark Funderburk and how much did he weigh?
- Mark Funderburk was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 226 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mark Funderburk hit each season?
- Mark Funderburk's home runs by season: 0 in 1981 and 2 in 1985. His most in one season was 2, in 1985.
- What was Mark Funderburk's career batting average?
- Mark Funderburk batted .294 over his career, with 25 hits in 85 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mark Funderburk have?
- Mark Funderburk drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Mark Funderburk in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mark Funderburk has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.