Mark Souza
Born: 2/1/1954 in Redwood City, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-04-22 | Final Game: 1980-05-18
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Kenneth Mark Souza
Biography
Mark Souza, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early 1980s. He played as a position player and made his Major League debut on April 22, 1980. Souza's time in the big leagues was short-lived, as he appeared in only five games before concluding his career on May 18, 1980.
Despite his limited playing time, Souza's experience in the major leagues placed him among the ranks of those who pursued their dreams on baseball's grand stage. Throughout his five games, he recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. While his statistical contributions may not reflect a long or impactful career, Souza's story is emblematic of the many players who have sought to make their mark in the competitive world of professional baseball, often facing challenges and fierce competition in an era that was transitioning into a more modern game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | OAK | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of San Mateo | San Mateo | CA | 1973, 1974 |