Mark Kiefer
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1996)
Mark Kiefer was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996 for the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 4 seasons. Across 44 career appearances, he went 5-1 with a 4.29 ERA and 61 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
- 6'4" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-09-20
- Last Game
- 1996-04-27
Full name: Mark Andrew Kiefer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ML4 | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.00 | 4.19 (+100%) | 0.0 |
| 1994 | ML4 | AL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.2 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8.44 | 4.51 (-87%) | -1131.8 |
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | 4 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.2 | 37 | 19 | 27 | 41 | 3.44 | 4.45 (+23%) | -251.5 |
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 8.10 | 4.61 (-76%) | -90.2 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 5 | 1 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 79.2 | 70 | 38 | 45 | 61 | 4.29 | — | -1,473 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ML4 | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | ML4 | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 44 | 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 (88 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 45.2 | 45 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 5.32 |
| Away | 18 | 34.0 | 25 | 11 | 16 | 30 | 2.91 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-27 | MIL | SEA | — | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-04-25 | MIL | LAA | — | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-04-23 | MIL | OAK | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-04-20 | MIL | KCR | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-04-16 | MIL | NYY | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-04-11 | MIL | OAK | — | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-04-03 | MIL | LAA | — | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995-09-28 | MIL | BOS | — | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995-09-22 | MIL | BAL | — | 4.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995-09-15 | MIL | TOR | W | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |
Salary History
Mark Kiefer's recorded salaries total $348,000 over 3 seasons, 1993 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kiefer's career ran from 1993 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1995.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | $130,000 |
| 1994 | ML4 | AL | $109,000 |
| 1993 | ML4 | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $348,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton College | Fullerton | CA | 1987, 1988 |
Mark Kiefer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mark Kiefer debuted on September 20, 1993 and played a final game on April 27, 1996. All of the seasons listed were played for the Milwaukee Brewers. Kiefer, born on November 13, 1968, in Orange, CA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-4 and 175 pounds. Mark Kiefer was the playing name; the full given name is Mark Andrew.
The pitching table credits Kiefer with a 5-1 record and a 4.29 ERA in 44 games. Kiefer had 61 strikeouts. Kiefer's 4.29 ERA was close to the 4.44 league figure for those seasons. In 1995, one of the busiest seasons, Kiefer posted a 3.44 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.45.
Recorded salaries add up to $348,000, topping out at $130,000 in 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kiefer's career ran from 1993 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1995. Before the majors, Kiefer played college baseball at Fullerton College (1987 and 1988). Retrosheet box scores cover 88 of Kiefer's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 44 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Kiefer with 1 putouts, 5 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Kiefer
- What years did Mark Kiefer play?
- Mark Kiefer played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996.
- Was Mark Kiefer a pitcher?
- Yes. Mark Kiefer pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 61 strikeouts.
- What teams did Mark Kiefer play for?
- Mark Kiefer played for one team, the Milwaukee Brewers (1993–1996).
- What were Mark Kiefer's career stats?
- In 44 games, Mark Kiefer went 5-1 with a 4.29 ERA, 61 strikeouts, 79.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Mark Kiefer earn in his career?
- Mark Kiefer's recorded salaries total $348,000 over 3 seasons, 1993 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kiefer's career ran from 1993 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1995.
- What was Mark Kiefer's salary?
- Mark Kiefer's last recorded salary was $130,000, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $130,000, in 1996, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 1996.
- What position did Mark Kiefer play?
- Mark Kiefer played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mark Kiefer and how much did he weigh?
- Mark Kiefer was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Mark Kiefer's career ERA?
- Mark Kiefer finished with a 4.29 career ERA, going 5-1 with 61 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mark Kiefer have?
- Mark Kiefer recorded 61 career strikeouts.
- Is Mark Kiefer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mark Kiefer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.