John Mabry
Born: 10/17/1970 in Wilmington, DE, USA
MLB Debut: 1994-04-23 | Final Game: 2007-05-17
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: John Steven Mabry
Biography
John Mabry was a versatile position player who enjoyed a productive Major League Baseball career from 1994 to 2007. Born in 1970, Mabry made his debut during an era marked by an offensive explosion in the game. Over the course of his 13-year career, he played in 1,322 games, accumulating 898 hits, 96 home runs, and 446 runs batted in, all while maintaining a batting average of .263. Known for his ability to play multiple positions, Mabry provided valuable depth to the rosters he was part of, showcasing his adaptability both at the plate and in the field.
Mabry's professional journey included stints with several teams, notably the St. Louis Cardinals, where he became a fan favorite for his gritty play and clutch hitting. He finished his career with a total of 7 stolen bases, illustrating his surprising speed for a player of his build. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Mabry contributed to the game's rich tapestry during a period that saw significant changes in player performance and the strategic approach to hitting, making him a noteworthy figure in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1322 | 3409 | 382 | 898 | 183 | 6 | 96 | 446 | 7 | 284 | 717 | 0.263 | 0.322 | 0.405 | 0.727 | -2848.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | STL | NL | 6 | 23 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.304 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | STL | NL | 129 | 388 | 35 | 119 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 41 | 0 | 24 | 45 | 0.307 | -58.5 |
| 1996 | STL | NL | 151 | 543 | 63 | 161 | 30 | 2 | 13 | 74 | 3 | 37 | 84 | 0.297 | 29.1 |
| 1997 | STL | NL | 116 | 388 | 40 | 110 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 0 | 39 | 77 | 0.284 | -233.6 |
| 1998 | STL | NL | 142 | 377 | 41 | 94 | 22 | 0 | 9 | 46 | 0 | 30 | 76 | 0.249 | -773.6 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 87 | 262 | 34 | 64 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 33 | 2 | 20 | 60 | 0.244 | -581.5 |
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 48 | 123 | 17 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 0 | 5 | 38 | 0.228 | -247.7 |
| 2000 | SEA | AL | 48 | 103 | 18 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 31 | 0.243 | -247.7 |
| 2001 | MIA | NL | 82 | 147 | 14 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 13 | 44 | 0.218 | -271.9 |
| 2001 | STL | NL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | -271.9 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 89 | 193 | 27 | 53 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 40 | 1 | 14 | 37 | 0.275 | 390.8 |
| 2002 | PHI | NL | 21 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.286 | 390.8 |
| 2003 | SEA | AL | 64 | 104 | 12 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 21 | 0.212 | -140.1 |
| 2004 | STL | NL | 87 | 240 | 32 | 71 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 40 | 0 | 26 | 63 | 0.296 | 637.6 |
| 2005 | STL | NL | 112 | 246 | 26 | 59 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 32 | 0 | 20 | 63 | 0.240 | -370.5 |
| 2006 | CHC | NL | 107 | 210 | 16 | 43 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 23 | 57 | 0.205 | -912.3 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | 28 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 63.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 135.00 | - |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 56 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 0.214 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLCS | SLN | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.125 |
| 2005 | NLDS1 | SLN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 2004 | NLCS | SLN | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 |
| 2004 | NLDS1 | SLN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2004 | WS | SLN | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2002 | ALDS2 | OAK | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1996 | NLDS2 | SLN | 3 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.300 |
| 1996 | NLCS | SLN | 7 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.261 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 451 | 334 | 2993 | 251 | 18 | 276 |
| 3B | 129 | 95 | 70 | 150 | 23 | 10 |
| OF | 567 | 384 | 730 | 32 | 13 | 7 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SLN | OF | 6 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SLN | 1B | 73 | 66 | 595 | 53 | 4 | 63 |
| 1995 | SLN | OF | 39 | 28 | 57 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | SLN | 1B | 146 | 139 | 1170 | 76 | 8 | 107 |
| 1996 | SLN | OF | 14 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SLN | 1B | 49 | 38 | 346 | 22 | 1 | 33 |
| 1997 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SLN | OF | 78 | 67 | 109 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | SLN | 1B | 16 | 8 | 93 | 11 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 | SLN | 3B | 38 | 31 | 18 | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 | SLN | OF | 80 | 46 | 95 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 | SEA | 1B | 20 | 12 | 120 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| 1999 | SEA | 3B | 24 | 19 | 21 | 34 | 8 | 1 |
| 1999 | SEA | OF | 43 | 35 | 80 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | SDN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | SDN | OF | 32 | 29 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | SEA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | SEA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | SEA | 3B | 22 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 4 | 3 |
| 2000 | SEA | OF | 19 | 10 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | FLO | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | FLO | 1B | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | FLO | OF | 39 | 27 | 44 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | SLN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | SLN | OF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | OAK | 1B | 50 | 7 | 136 | 14 | 0 | 10 |
| 2002 | OAK | OF | 53 | 43 | 87 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | PHI | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SEA | 1B | 9 | 6 | 44 | 8 | 0 | 7 |
| 2003 | SEA | OF | 22 | 10 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | SLN | 1B | 14 | 11 | 90 | 16 | 2 | 6 |
| 2004 | SLN | 3B | 20 | 14 | 10 | 27 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 | SLN | OF | 57 | 37 | 69 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | SLN | 1B | 14 | 5 | 55 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2005 | SLN | 3B | 18 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | SLN | OF | 70 | 37 | 54 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | CHN | 1B | 51 | 38 | 312 | 29 | 2 | 21 |
| 2006 | CHN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | CHN | OF | 11 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | COL | 3B | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | COL | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 451 |
| Third Base | 129 |
| Left Field | 190 |
| Center Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 386 |
| Designated Hitter | 21 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | COL | NL | $750,000 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | $1,075,000 |
| 2005 | SLN | NL | $725,000 |
| 2003 | SEA | AL | $600,000 |
| 2002 | PHI | NL | $500,000 |
| 2000 | SEA | AL | $1,850,000 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | $1,400,000 |
| 1998 | SLN | NL | $1,400,000 |
| 1997 | SLN | NL | $390,000 |
| 1996 | SLN | NL | $200,000 |
| 1995 | SLN | NL | $109,000 |
| 1994 | SLN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $9,108,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester | PA | 1989, 1990, 1991 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 4th | 4.0 | 140 | 0 |