Mark Thurmond
Born: 9/12/1956 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1983-05-14 | Final Game: 1990-09-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Mark Anthony Thurmond
Biography
Mark Thurmond, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 until his retirement on September 2, 1990. Over the course of his career, Thurmond compiled a win-loss record of 40-46, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.69. He recorded a total of 320 strikeouts and notched 21 saves, showcasing his ability both as a starting pitcher and a reliable option out of the bullpen.
Thurmond's playing career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, marked by a shift towards more specialized roles for pitchers. His versatility allowed him to contribute in multiple capacities, which was increasingly valuable as teams began to emphasize matchups and situational pitching. With his solid performance on the mound, Thurmond left a lasting impression in the league, becoming a respected figure among his peers and a reliable asset for the teams he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 46 | 314 | 97 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 837.7 | 890 | 343 | 69 | 262 | 320 | 3.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SDP | NL | 7 | 3 | 21 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 115.3 | 104 | 34 | 33 | 49 | 2.65 | - |
| 1984 | SDP | NL | 14 | 8 | 32 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 178.7 | 174 | 59 | 55 | 57 | 2.97 | - |
| 1985 | SDP | NL | 7 | 11 | 36 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 138.3 | 154 | 61 | 44 | 57 | 3.97 | - |
| 1986 | DET | AL | 4 | 1 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 51.7 | 44 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 1.92 | -1160.3 |
| 1986 | SDP | NL | 3 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 70.7 | 96 | 51 | 27 | 32 | 6.50 | - |
| 1987 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 61.7 | 83 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 4.23 | -184.3 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 1 | 8 | 43 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 74.7 | 80 | 38 | 27 | 29 | 4.58 | -2207.7 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 2 | 4 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 90.0 | 102 | 39 | 17 | 34 | 3.90 | 541.7 |
| 1990 | SFG | NL | 2 | 3 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 56.7 | 53 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 3.34 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | 158 | 4 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 33 | 0.139 | 0.169 | 0.158 | 0.327 | -361.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SDP | NL | 21 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.054 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SDP | NL | 32 | 58 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.190 | -361.4 |
| 1985 | SDP | NL | 36 | 34 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.088 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | DET | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SDP | NL | 18 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | DET | AL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SFG | NL | 43 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ALCS | DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1984 | WS | SDN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1984 | NLCS | SDN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9.3 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 9.64 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ALCS | DET | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1984 | NLCS | SDN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9.82 |
| 1984 | WS | SDN | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5.3 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 10.12 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 314 | 97 | 49 | 144 | 3 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SDN | P | 21 | 18 | 7 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | SDN | P | 32 | 29 | 11 | 38 | 0 | 3 |
| 1985 | SDN | P | 36 | 23 | 8 | 27 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986 | DET | P | 25 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SDN | P | 17 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | DET | P | 48 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | BAL | P | 43 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | BAL | P | 49 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SFN | P | 43 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 314 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | TSN All-Star | LHP |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | BAL | AL | $470,000 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | $435,000 |
| 1987 | DET | AL | $370,000 |
| 1986 | SDN | NL | $270,000 |
| 1985 | SDN | NL | $130,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,675,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | College Station | TX | 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 9th | 1.0 | 120 | 0 |