Mark Lee
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1995)
Mark Lee was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1995 for the Kansas City Royals, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 8 seasons. Across 116 career appearances, he went 5-5 with a 3.82 ERA and 84 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 198 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-09-08
- Last Game
- 1995-09-24
Full name: Mark Owen Lee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | KCA | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3.60 | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ML4 | AL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.1 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 2.11 | 3.86 (+45%) | 639.4 |
| 1991 | ML4 | AL | 2 | 5 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 67.2 | 72 | 29 | 31 | 43 | 3.86 | 3.91 (+1%) | -1714.4 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33.1 | 31 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 4.86 | 4.45 (-9%) | -576.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 5 | 5 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 127.1 | 129 | 54 | 54 | 84 | 3.82 | — | -1,652 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | KCA | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ML4 | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | ML4 | AL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 116 | 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 (232 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 54 | 70.2 | 73 | 31 | 24 | 43 | 3.95 |
| Away | 62 | 56.2 | 56 | 23 | 30 | 41 | 3.65 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-09-24 | BAL | MIL | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-22 | BAL | MIL | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-13 | BAL | BOS | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-12 | BAL | BOS | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-11 | BAL | BOS | W | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-10 | BAL | CLE | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-08 | BAL | CLE | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-04 | BAL | LAA | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-08-30 | BAL | OAK | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-08-21 | BAL | SEA | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 | 116 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | BAL | AL | $150,000 |
| 1991 | ML4 | AL | $140,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $290,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad State Junior College | Trinidad | CO | 1984 |
| Florida International University | Miami | FL | 1985 |
Mark Lee: the record in brief
The profile opens with Mark Lee's first major league game on September 8, 1988; the last one listed came on September 24, 1995. The team column moves through the Kansas City Royals (1988), the Milwaukee Brewers (1990 through 1991), and the Baltimore Orioles (1995). Lee played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. Born on July 20, 1964, in Williston, ND, USA, Lee was listed at 6'3" and 198 pounds. Mark Lee was the playing name; the full given name is Mark Owen.
Across 116 games (0 starts), Lee recorded 5 wins against 5 losses with a 3.82 ERA. Lee had 84 strikeouts. Lee's 3.82 ERA was close to the 3.98 league figure for those seasons. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.86 in 1991, when the league's was 3.91.
Lee appears at one position only: pitcher, in 116 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 3 putouts and 16 assists.
The salary table's largest figure is $150,000 in 1995, and the listed salaries total $290,000. Before the majors, Lee played college baseball at Trinidad State Junior College (1984). Lee's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 232 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Lee
- What years did Mark Lee play?
- Mark Lee played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1995.
- Was Mark Lee a pitcher?
- Yes. Mark Lee pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 84 strikeouts.
- What was Mark Lee's career ERA?
- Mark Lee finished with a 3.82 career ERA, going 5-5 with 84 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mark Lee have?
- Mark Lee recorded 84 career strikeouts.
- Is Mark Lee in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mark Lee has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Mark Lee play for?
- Mark Lee played for the Kansas City Royals, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Baltimore Orioles.