Mark Malaska
Born: 1/17/1978 in Youngstown, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-07-17 | Final Game: 2004-07-24
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Dennis Mark Malaska
Biography
Mark Malaska, born in 1978, was a talented pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2003 and 2004. Over the course of his brief career, he played for two teams, showcasing his skills on the mound during a transitional period in baseball that followed the height of the steroid era. Malaska's playing style was characterized by a solid command of his pitches, which allowed him to achieve a career record of 3-2 and maintain a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.75.
During his time in the majors, Malaska recorded 29 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to retire batters effectively. Although he did not accumulate any saves throughout his career, his contributions were valuable in relief situations. Malaska's tenure in the league was short-lived, concluding in 2004, but his presence as a pitcher during this era remains a noteworthy part of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 34 | 15 | 2 | 24 | 29 | 3.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 2.81 | - |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 4.50 | -318.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 41 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBA | P | 22 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | BOS | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 41 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Akron | Akron | OH | 1998, 1999, 2000 |