Mark Grater
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1993)
Mark Grater was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1993 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 3 seasons. Across 9 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 3.38 ERA and 4 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
- 5'10" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-06-12
- Last Game
- 1993-05-21
Full name: Mark Anthony Grater
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5.40 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3.38 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SLN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (18 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 4.1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2.08 |
| Away | 5 | 3.2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4.91 |
Last 9 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-05-21 | DET | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993-05-19 | DET | MIL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-05-16 | DET | BAL | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-12 | DET | TOR | — | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-09 | DET | NYY | — | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-08 | DET | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-06-25 | STL | PHI | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-06-16 | STL | LAD | — | 1.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-06-12 | STL | SDP | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International University | Miami | FL | 1985 |
| Community College of Beaver County | Monaca | PA | 1983, 1984 |
Mark Grater: the record in brief
June 12, 1991 and May 21, 1993 bracket Mark Grater's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the St. Louis Cardinals (1991) and the Detroit Tigers (1993). Grater, born on January 19, 1964, in Rochester, PA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5'10" and 205 pounds. The bio lists the given name Mark Anthony.
Grater's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 3.38 ERA over 9 appearances. The totals include 4 strikeouts. The leagues Grater pitched in allowed 4.06 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 16.8% better than average.
The college table lists Florida International University in 1985. Retrosheet box scores cover 18 of Grater's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 9 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Grater
- What years did Mark Grater play?
- Mark Grater played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1993.
- Was Mark Grater a pitcher?
- Yes. Mark Grater pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 4 strikeouts.
- What teams did Mark Grater play for?
- Mark Grater played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1991) and the Detroit Tigers (1993).
- What were Mark Grater's career stats?
- In 9 games, Mark Grater went 0-0 with a 3.38 ERA, 4 strikeouts, and 8.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Mark Grater play?
- Mark Grater played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mark Grater and how much did he weigh?
- Mark Grater was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Mark Grater's career ERA?
- Mark Grater finished with a 3.38 career ERA, going 0-0 with 4 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mark Grater have?
- Mark Grater recorded 4 career strikeouts.
- Is Mark Grater in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mark Grater has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.