Mark Grant
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1993)
Mark Grant was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1993 for 6 teams, including the San Francisco Giants, a span of 10 seasons. Across 233 career appearances, he went 22-32 with a 4.31 ERA and 382 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
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-04-27
- Last Game
- 1993-07-26
Full name: Mark Andrew Grant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SFN | NL | 1 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 53.2 | 56 | 38 | 19 | 32 | 6.37 | 3.81 (-67%) | -450.9 |
| 1986 | SFN | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3.60 | 3.97 (+9%) | 175.7 |
| 1987 | SFN | NL | 1 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61.0 | 66 | 24 | 21 | 32 | 3.54 | 4.29 (+18%) | 171.4 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | 6 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 102.1 | 104 | 53 | 52 | 58 | 4.66 | 4.29 (-9%) | -2560.8 |
| 1988 | SDN | NL | 2 | 8 | 33 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97.2 | 97 | 40 | 36 | 61 | 3.69 | 3.73 (+1%) | -1994.7 |
| 1989 | SDN | NL | 8 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 116.1 | 105 | 43 | 32 | 69 | 3.33 | 3.71 (+10%) | 5.7 |
| 1990 | SDN | NL | 1 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 47 | 21 | 19 | 29 | 4.85 | 3.86 (-26%) | -573.3 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 1 | 2 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 52.1 | 61 | 27 | 18 | 40 | 4.64 | 3.86 (-20%) | 659.7 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 2 | 4 | 23 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.0 | 100 | 35 | 22 | 42 | 3.89 | 3.75 (-4%) | 303.7 |
| 1993 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0.82 | 4.19 (+80%) | 256.2 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.1 | 23 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 12.56 | 4.19 (-200%) | -919.2 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 22 | 32 | 233 | 58 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 638.2 | 676 | 306 | 235 | 382 | 4.31 | — | -4,927 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 234 | 104 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 46 | .067 | .164 | .067 | .231 | 0 |
Career AVG .067 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 74.0% below league average.
Career OBP .164 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 49.6% below league average.
Career SLG .067 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 82.7% below league average.
Career OPS .231 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 67.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SFN | NL | 11 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SFN | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SFN | NL | 16 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SDN | NL | 18 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .094 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SDN | NL | 33 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SDN | NL | 50 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .050 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SDN | NL | 26 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | 33 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | HOU | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 234 | 104 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 46 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (467 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 116 | 44 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .136 |
| Away | 118 | 60 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .017 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 115 | 306.0 | 317 | 156 | 119 | 199 | 4.59 |
| Away | 118 | 332.2 | 359 | 150 | 116 | 183 | 4.06 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-07-26 | COL | ATL | — | 1.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993-07-25 | COL | STL | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-07-23 | COL | STL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-07-21 | COL | MIA | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-07-18 | COL | CHC | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-07-17 | COL | CHC | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-06-24 | COL | SFG | — | 0.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993-06-22 | COL | CIN | L | 1.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993-06-20 | COL | SDP | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-06-16 | COL | LAD | SV | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SFN | P | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | SFN | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | SFN | P | 16 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | SDN | P | 17 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | SDN | P | 33 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | SDN | P | 50 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | SDN | P | 26 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | ATL | P | 33 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | SEA | P | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | HOU | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | COL | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 233 |
Salary History
Mark Grant's recorded salaries total $1,272,500 over 5 seasons, 1987 to 1991. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Grant's career ran from 1984 to 1993. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1986, 1992, and 1993.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ATL | NL | $540,000 |
| 1990 | SDN | NL | $400,000 |
| 1989 | SDN | NL | $155,000 |
| 1988 | SDN | NL | $90,000 |
| 1987 | SFN | NL | $87,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,272,500 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Mark Grant (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Mark Grant: the record in brief
Mark Grant's major league career runs from a debut on April 27, 1984 to a final game on July 26, 1993. By club, Grant's seasons break down as the San Francisco Giants (1984 through 1987), the San Diego Padres (1987 through 1990), the Atlanta Braves (1990), the Seattle Mariners (1992), the Houston Astros (1993), and the Colorado Rockies (1993). Grant is listed as a pitcher at 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds. Grant threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Grant was born on October 24, 1963, in Aurora, IL, USA. Grant's full given name, per the bio, is Mark Andrew Grant.
Grant went 22-32 with a 4.31 ERA in 233 games, 58 of them starts. The same table counts 382 strikeouts. Against a 3.92 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.31 mark was 10.1% worse. 1989 brought Grant a season-high 8 wins. In 1989, one of the busiest seasons, Grant posted a 3.33 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.71.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Grant
- What years did Mark Grant play?
- Mark Grant played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1993.
- Was Mark Grant a pitcher?
- Yes. Mark Grant pitched in the major leagues, recording 22 wins and 382 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mark Grant hit?
- Mark Grant hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Mark Grant play for?
- Mark Grant played for 6 teams: the San Francisco Giants (1984, 1986–1987), the San Diego Padres (1987–1990), the Atlanta Braves (1990), the Seattle Mariners (1992), the Houston Astros (1993), and the Colorado Rockies (1993).
- What were Mark Grant's career stats?
- In 233 games, Mark Grant went 22-32 with a 4.31 ERA, 382 strikeouts, 638.2 innings pitched, and 8 saves.
- How much did Mark Grant earn in his career?
- Mark Grant's recorded salaries total $1,272,500 over 5 seasons, 1987 to 1991. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Grant's career ran from 1984 to 1993. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1986, 1992, and 1993.
- What was Mark Grant's salary?
- Mark Grant's last recorded salary was $540,000, in 1991. His highest recorded salary was $540,000, in 1991, and his lowest was $87,500, in 1987. The Salary History table lists each season from 1987 to 1991.
- What position did Mark Grant play?
- Mark Grant played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mark Grant and how much did he weigh?
- Mark Grant was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Mark Grant's career ERA?
- Mark Grant finished with a 4.31 career ERA, going 22-32 with 382 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mark Grant have?
- Mark Grant recorded 382 career strikeouts.
- Is Mark Grant in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mark Grant has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.