Marc Pisciotta
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-1999)
Marc Pisciotta was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999 for the Chicago Cubs and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 3 seasons. Across 75 career appearances, he went 4-5 with a 4.24 ERA and 55 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
- 6'5" / 240 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-06-30
- Last Game
- 1999-07-07
Full name: Marc George Pisciotta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CHN | NL | 3 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.1 | 20 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 3.18 | 4.39 (+28%) | 358.9 |
| 1998 | CHN | NL | 1 | 2 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 44 | 20 | 32 | 31 | 4.09 | 4.43 (+8%) | -878.3 |
| 1999 | KCA | AL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 8.64 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 4 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.2 | 73 | 38 | 58 | 55 | 4.24 | — | -519 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CHN | NL | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CHN | NL | 43 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | KCA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 75 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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 (150 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 47.2 | 40 | 23 | 34 | 36 | 4.34 |
| Away | 35 | 33.0 | 33 | 15 | 24 | 19 | 4.09 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-07 | KCR | CHW | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-03 | KCR | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-03 | KCR | CLE | L | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-07-01 | KCR | CHW | L | 0.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-06-28 | KCR | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-06-26 | KCR | CLE | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-23 | KCR | DET | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-21 | KCR | TOR | — | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-07-11 | CHC | MIL | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-07-09 | CHC | MIL | — | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 75 |
Salary History
Marc Pisciotta's recorded salaries total $330,000 over 2 seasons, 1997 to 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Pisciotta's career ran from 1997 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1999.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHN | NL | $180,000 |
| 1997 | CHN | NL | $150,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $330,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 1989, 1990, 1991 |
Marc Pisciotta: the record in brief
According to the bio, Marc Pisciotta debuted on June 30, 1997 and played a final game on July 7, 1999. Pisciotta played for the Chicago Cubs (1997 to 1998) and the Kansas City Royals (1999). Pisciotta, born on August 7, 1970, in Edison, NJ, USA, is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Pisciotta's listed size is 6 feet, 5 inches and 240 pounds. The given name on file is Marc George Pisciotta.
Pisciotta's career pitching line is 4 wins, 5 losses and a 4.24 ERA over 75 appearances. The same table counts 55 strikeouts. That 4.24 ERA compares with a 4.51 league average across the same seasons, 6.0% better. In 1997, one of the busiest seasons, Pisciotta posted a 3.18 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.39.
Pisciotta appears at one position only: pitcher, in 75 games. On the mound, Pisciotta's fielding totals are 4 putouts, 11 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marc Pisciotta
- What years did Marc Pisciotta play?
- Marc Pisciotta played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999.
- Was Marc Pisciotta a pitcher?
- Yes. Marc Pisciotta pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 55 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Marc Pisciotta hit?
- Marc Pisciotta hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Marc Pisciotta play for?
- Marc Pisciotta played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1997–1998) and the Kansas City Royals (1999).
- What were Marc Pisciotta's career stats?
- In 75 games, Marc Pisciotta went 4-5 with a 4.24 ERA, 55 strikeouts, and 80.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Marc Pisciotta earn in his career?
- Marc Pisciotta's recorded salaries total $330,000 over 2 seasons, 1997 to 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Pisciotta's career ran from 1997 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1999.
- What was Marc Pisciotta's salary?
- Marc Pisciotta's last recorded salary was $180,000, in 1998. His highest recorded salary was $180,000, in 1998, and his lowest was $150,000, in 1997. The Salary History table lists each season from 1997 to 1998.
- What position did Marc Pisciotta play?
- Marc Pisciotta played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Marc Pisciotta and how much did he weigh?
- Marc Pisciotta was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 240 pounds.
- What was Marc Pisciotta's career ERA?
- Marc Pisciotta finished with a 4.24 career ERA, going 4-5 with 55 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Marc Pisciotta have?
- Marc Pisciotta recorded 55 career strikeouts.
- Is Marc Pisciotta in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marc Pisciotta has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.