Mark Huismann
Born: 5/11/1958 in Lincoln, NE, USA
MLB Debut: 1983-08-16 | Final Game: 1991-05-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Mark Lawrence Huismann
Biography
Mark Huismann, born in 1958, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 until 1991. Over the course of his career, he appeared in a total of 91 games, establishing himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen. Huismann finished his career with a record of 13-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4. He notched 219 strikeouts and secured 11 saves, demonstrating his ability to handle high-pressure situations on the mound.
Huismann's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the traditional pitching styles of the past to the more specialized roles that characterize modern bullpens. His contributions as a pitcher were significant in a time when the game was evolving, and he played a role in the changing dynamics of pitching strategies. Although his career numbers may not place him among the game's elite, Huismann's tenure in the majors reflects the dedication and skill required to compete at the highest level of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 11 | 152 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 296.3 | 305 | 145 | 37 | 83 | 219 | 4.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | KCR | AL | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 29 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 5.58 | - |
| 1984 | KCR | AL | 3 | 3 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 75.0 | 84 | 35 | 21 | 54 | 4.20 | - |
| 1985 | KCR | AL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 1.93 | - |
| 1986 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.3 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 4.15 | - |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 3 | 3 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 80.0 | 80 | 33 | 19 | 59 | 3.71 | -2029.9 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 2 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 35.3 | 38 | 20 | 8 | 23 | 5.09 | -144.5 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 4.91 | 498.1 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5.06 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.3 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 6.35 | 920.6 |
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7.20 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | KCR | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | KCR | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | KCR | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | KCR | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | PIT | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | ALCS | KCA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6.75 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | ALCS | KCA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6.75 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 152 | 1 | 29 | 41 | 9 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | KCA | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | KCA | P | 38 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | KCA | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | KCA | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | SEA | P | 36 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | CLE | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | SEA | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | DET | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | BAL | P | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | PIT | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 152 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | BAL | AL | $150,000 |
| 1986 | KCA | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $250,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins | CO | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 |