Mark Quinn
Born: 5/21/1974 in La Mirada, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-09-14 | Final Game: 2002-06-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Mark David Quinn
Biography
Mark Quinn, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1999 until 2002. Primarily serving as a position player, Quinn played a total of 293 games over the course of his career. He showcased his offensive capabilities with 307 hits, 45 home runs, and 167 RBIs, finishing his career with a solid batting average of .282. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 17 stolen bases.
Quinn's emergence in the late 1990s came during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by heightened offensive output and the increasing prominence of power hitters. His recognition as the TSN Rookie Player of the Year underscored his potential and impact as a newcomer in the league. Despite a relatively brief career that concluded in 2002, Quinn's contributions to the teams he played for remain a notable part of his legacy in the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 293 | 1089 | 153 | 307 | 72 | 5 | 45 | 167 | 17 | 56 | 186 | 0.282 | 0.324 | 0.481 | 0.805 | 682.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | KCR | AL | 17 | 60 | 11 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0.333 | 430.9 |
| 2000 | KCR | AL | 135 | 500 | 76 | 147 | 33 | 2 | 20 | 78 | 5 | 35 | 91 | 0.294 | 545.0 |
| 2001 | KCR | AL | 118 | 453 | 57 | 122 | 31 | 2 | 17 | 60 | 9 | 12 | 69 | 0.269 | -162.1 |
| 2002 | KCR | AL | 23 | 76 | 9 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 0.237 | -131.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 210 | 206 | 405 | 19 | 8 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | KCA | OF | 15 | 15 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | KCA | OF | 81 | 80 | 158 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | KCA | OF | 99 | 96 | 197 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 | KCA | OF | 15 | 15 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 142 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 70 |
| Designated Hitter | 74 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TSN Rookie Player of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | KCA | AL | $375,000 |
| 2001 | KCA | AL | $280,000 |
| 2000 | KCA | AL | $205,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $860,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University | Houston | TX | 1994, 1995 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 3rd | 56.0 | 140 | 4 |