Mark Ross
Born: 8/8/1954 in Galveston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1982-09-12 | Final Game: 1990-08-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Mark Joseph Ross
Biography
Mark Ross, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 until his retirement in 1990. He made his mark in the league during a time characterized by a transition in pitching styles and strategies. Ross played in the Major Leagues for several seasons, showcasing his skills on the mound with a career record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.83. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 17 strikeouts throughout his career, along with securing 1 save, contributing to his team's efforts in crucial moments.
Despite not achieving the heights of some of his contemporaries, Ross's contributions to the game exemplified the role of a reliable pitcher during the late 1980s. He navigated a competitive landscape and provided valuable innings at a time when pitchers were adapting to the evolving dynamics of the game. His career, while modest in statistics, reflects the dedication and resilience required to compete in Major League Baseball, leaving a legacy as a steadfast player in the annals of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 42.3 | 33 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 3.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1.50 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | HOU | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | HOU | NL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13.0 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 4.85 | -257.7 |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.91 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3.55 | -367.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | HOU | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | HOU | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | HOU | NL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | TOR | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 27 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | HOU | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | HOU | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | HOU | P | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | TOR | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | PIT | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 27 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | College Station | TX | 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 |