Mark Ryal
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1990)
Mark Ryal was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1990 for 5 teams, including the Kansas City Royals, a span of 9 seasons. In 127 career games, he hit .211 with 47 hits, 7 home runs, and 31 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-09-07
- Last Game
- 1990-10-03
Full name: Mark Dwayne Ryal
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | 223 | 19 | 47 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 1 | 10 | 34 | .211 | .245 | .354 | .599 | -287 |
Career AVG .211 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.
Career OBP .245 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.
Career SLG .354 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career OPS .599 vs. league average .717 across their career seasons — 16.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | KCA | AL | 6 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CHA | AL | 12 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .152 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CAL | AL | 13 | 32 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CAL | AL | 58 | 100 | 7 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 15 | .200 | .262 (-24%) | .331 (-33%) | .415 (-1%) | .746 (-15%) | -286.9 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 29 | 33 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .242 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 9 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 127 | 223 | 19 | 47 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 1 | 10 | 34 | .211 | — | — | — | — | -287 | ||
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 (127 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 61 | 100 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 15 | .170 |
| Away | 66 | 123 | 10 | 30 | 3 | 16 | .244 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-10-03 | PIT | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-10-02 | PIT | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-10-01 | PIT | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-11 | PIT | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-09 | PIT | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-05 | PIT | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-08-12 | PIT | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-08-09 | PIT | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-07 | PIT | WSN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-06-16 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 12 |
| Left Field | 27 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 25 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Mark Ryal: the record in brief
Mark Ryal's major league career runs from a debut on September 7, 1982 to a final game on October 3, 1990. By club, Ryal's seasons break down as the Kansas City Royals (1982), the Chicago White Sox (1985), the California Angels (1986 through 1987), the Philadelphia Phillies (1989), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1990). At 185 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame, Ryal is listed as an outfielder. Ryal both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Ryal was born on August 28, 1960, in Henryetta, OK, USA. Mark Ryal was the playing name; the full given name is Mark Dwayne.
Ryal finished with 47 hits from 223 at bats in 127 games, which works out to .211, plus 7 home runs and 31 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .245 and the slugging percentage .354, for an OPS of .599. Ryal's .211 average ran 18.5% below the .259 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .599 to a league .717, 16.4% below average. The hits column peaks at 20, in 1987.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Ryal
- What years did Mark Ryal play?
- Mark Ryal played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1990.
- Was Mark Ryal a pitcher?
- No. Mark Ryal was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Mark Ryal hit?
- Mark Ryal hit 7 career home runs with 47 hits.
- What was Mark Ryal's career batting average?
- Mark Ryal batted .211 over his career, with 47 hits in 223 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mark Ryal have?
- Mark Ryal drove in 31 runs in his career.
- Is Mark Ryal in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mark Ryal has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.