Mark Small

Mark Small, born in 1967, was a position player who played in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from 1996 to 2004. He made his MLB debut on April 5, 1996, and concluded his playing time on September 3, 1996. Despite the promise of his entry into professional baseball, Small's time in the majors was limited, as he appeared in only 16 games. Over that span, he did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. Small's time in the league came during an era of significant transformation in baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. While he did not achieve notable success at the major league level, his brief stint exemplifies the challenges many players face in reaching and remaining in the competitive world of professional baseball. After his time in the majors, Small's career continued in the minor leagues, where he sought to refine his skills and make a return to the big leagues, highlighting the determination and resilience inherent in players striving for success in America's pastime.