Mark Petkovsek
Born: 11/18/1965 in Beaumont, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-06-08 | Final Game: 2001-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Mark Joseph Petkovsek
Biography
Mark Petkovsek was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1965, who enjoyed a career spanning over a decade from 1991 to 2001. Known for his solid performances on the mound, Petkovsek finished his career with a win-loss record of 46-28 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.74. He amassed a total of 358 strikeouts, highlighting his ability to get batters out effectively, and recorded 5 saves throughout his time in Major League Baseball.
Petkovsek played during a transformative period in baseball, witnessing the game's evolution in pitching strategies and offensive dynamics. His versatility allowed him to contribute as both a starter and a reliever, showcasing his adaptability in various roles. Though he may not have been a household name, Petkovsek's contributions to his teams were significant, and he remains a respected figure among fans who appreciate the intricacies of pitching in the late 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 28 | 390 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 710.0 | 797 | 374 | 82 | 222 | 358 | 4.74 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 14.46 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 43 | 25 | 9 | 14 | 6.96 | -1286.7 |
| 1995 | STL | NL | 6 | 6 | 26 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 137.3 | 136 | 61 | 35 | 71 | 4.00 | - |
| 1996 | STL | NL | 11 | 2 | 48 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88.7 | 83 | 35 | 35 | 45 | 3.55 | - |
| 1997 | STL | NL | 4 | 7 | 55 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 96.0 | 109 | 54 | 31 | 51 | 5.06 | - |
| 1998 | STL | NL | 7 | 4 | 48 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.7 | 131 | 56 | 36 | 55 | 4.77 | - |
| 1999 | LAA | AL | 10 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 83.0 | 85 | 32 | 21 | 43 | 3.47 | - |
| 2000 | LAA | AL | 4 | 2 | 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 81.0 | 86 | 39 | 23 | 31 | 4.33 | - |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 1 | 2 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76.7 | 103 | 57 | 28 | 42 | 6.69 | -2338.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390 | 87 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0.161 | 0.229 | 0.172 | 0.402 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | STL | NL | 26 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0.081 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | STL | NL | 48 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | STL | NL | 55 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | STL | NL | 48 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.318 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | LAA | AL | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | LAA | AL | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 55 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | NLCS | SLN | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1996 | NLDS2 | SLN | 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 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 5.79 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | NLCS | SLN | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7.36 |
| 1996 | NLDS2 | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 390 | 41 | 49 | 108 | 5 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | TEX | P | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | PIT | P | 26 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SLN | P | 26 | 21 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | SLN | P | 48 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | SLN | P | 55 | 2 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | SLN | P | 48 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | ANA | P | 64 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | ANA | P | 64 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | TEX | P | 55 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 390 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TEX | AL | $2,050,000 |
| 2000 | ANA | AL | $1,512,500 |
| 1999 | ANA | AL | $850,000 |
| 1998 | SLN | NL | $475,000 |
| 1997 | SLN | NL | $325,000 |
| 1996 | SLN | NL | $150,000 |
| 1995 | SLN | NL | $114,000 |
| 1993 | PIT | NL | $109,000 |
| 1990 | TEX | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,685,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1985, 1986, 1987 |