Mark Grudzielanek, baseball player, 1995-2010

Mark Grudzielanek

Born: 6/30/1970 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-28 | Final Game: 2010-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Mark James Grudzielanek

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Biography

Mark Grudzielanek, born in 1970, was a versatile position player whose career spanned from 1995 to 2010. Over the course of 1,802 games, he established himself as a reliable presence in the infield, finishing his career with 2,040 hits, 90 home runs, and 640 RBIs. Grudzielanek posted a commendable batting average of .289 and showcased his speed on the bases with 133 stolen bases. His consistent performance earned him an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his impact in the league. Grudzielanek played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by offensive surges and heightened competition. His ability to maintain a high batting average and contribute solidly to his teams made him a valuable player for several franchises, including the Montreal Expos, Chicago Cubs, and Kansas City Royals. Known for his defensive prowess as well as his offensive capabilities, Grudzielanek remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his skillful play and dedication to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1802 7052 946 2040 391 36 90 640 133 364 954 0.289 0.332 0.393 0.725 -6871.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1995 WSN NL 78 269 27 66 12 2 1 20 8 14 47 0.245 -916.4
1996 WSN NL 153 657 99 201 34 4 6 49 33 26 83 0.306 -577.8
1997 WSN NL 156 649 76 177 54 3 4 51 25 23 76 0.273 -1349.0
1998 LAD NL 51 193 11 51 6 0 2 21 7 5 23 0.264 -687.7
1998 WSN NL 105 396 51 109 15 1 8 41 11 21 50 0.275 -687.7
1999 LAD NL 123 488 72 159 23 5 7 46 6 31 65 0.326 501.4
2000 LAD NL 148 617 101 172 35 6 7 49 12 45 81 0.279 -987.5
2001 LAD NL 133 539 83 146 21 3 13 55 4 28 83 0.271 -727.9
2002 LAD NL 150 536 56 145 23 0 9 50 4 22 89 0.271 -1303.1
2003 CHC NL 121 481 73 151 38 1 3 38 6 30 64 0.314 433.3
2004 CHC NL 81 257 32 79 12 1 6 23 1 15 32 0.307 100.2
2005 STL NL 137 528 64 155 30 3 8 59 8 26 81 0.294 -129.9
2006 KCR AL 134 548 85 163 32 4 7 52 3 28 69 0.297 -501.3
2007 KCR AL 116 453 70 137 32 3 6 51 1 23 60 0.302 139.4
2008 KCR AL 86 331 36 99 24 0 3 24 2 19 41 0.299 -41.2
2010 CLE AL 30 110 10 30 0 0 0 11 2 8 10 0.273 -278.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
21 85 8 16 1 1 0 5 3 13 0.188

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 NLDS1 SLN 3 13 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.154
2005 NLCS SLN 6 22 2 5 0 0 0 2 0 3 0.227
2003 NLDS2 CHN 5 20 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 4 0.150
2003 NLCS CHN 7 30 2 6 1 1 0 3 0 5 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1135 1090 2056 3139 72 744
3B 31 25 18 68 6 2
SS 626 616 871 1768 107 351

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 MON 2B 13 10 26 26 2 5
1995 MON 3B 31 25 18 68 6 2
1995 MON SS 34 32 50 103 2 17
1996 MON SS 153 153 180 453 27 78
1997 MON SS 156 156 237 446 32 99
1998 LAN SS 51 51 78 172 10 34
1998 MON SS 105 105 152 283 23 56
1999 LAN SS 119 117 171 306 13 66
2000 LAN 2B 148 145 286 414 17 97
2000 LAN SS 1 1 2 2 0 1
2001 LAN 2B 133 131 245 359 10 75
2002 LAN 2B 147 145 253 366 7 76
2003 CHN 2B 121 115 231 331 8 94
2004 CHN 2B 76 61 136 186 5 30
2005 SLN 2B 137 132 245 442 7 108
2006 KCA 2B 132 130 261 372 4 111
2006 KCA SS 4 1 0 1 0 0
2007 KCA 2B 116 110 184 300 6 68
2007 KCA SS 3 0 1 2 0 0
2008 KCA 2B 85 85 135 257 4 58
2010 CLE 2B 27 26 54 86 2 22

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1135
Third Base 31
Shortstop 626
Designated Hitter 2

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2006 Gold Glove 2B

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 CLE AL $600,000
2008 KCA AL $4,500,000
2007 KCA AL $4,000,000
2006 KCA AL $4,000,000
2005 SLN NL $1,000,000
2004 CHN NL $2,500,000
2003 CHN NL $5,500,000
2002 LAN NL $5,000,000
2001 LAN NL $4,000,000
2000 LAN NL $3,000,000
1999 LAN NL $1,900,000
1998 MON NL $350,000
1997 MON NL $220,000
1996 MON NL $135,000
1995 MON NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $36,814,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Trinidad State Junior College Trinidad CO 1990, 1991

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2003 Most Valuable Player NL 27th 3.0 448 0