Mark Wagner
Born: 3/4/1954 in Conneaut, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1976-08-20 | Final Game: 1984-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Mark Duane Wagner
Biography
Mark Wagner was a professional baseball player born in 1954, who played primarily as a position player during his career from 1976 to 1984. Over the course of 415 games in Major League Baseball, Wagner amassed 205 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .243. Known for his versatility on the field, he demonstrated a mix of speed and power, finishing his career with 3 home runs and 71 RBIs, along with 8 stolen bases. His playing style was characterized by a solid approach at the plate and an ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts.
Wagner's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, where the sport was beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Though he may not have been among the era's most celebrated players, his contributions were valuable in their own right. As a player who bridged the gap between the traditional game and the evolving strategies of the 1980s, Wagner's time in the league reflected the changing landscape of Major League Baseball during his years on the field.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 415 | 843 | 81 | 205 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 71 | 8 | 61 | 130 | 0.243 | 0.295 | 0.299 | 0.594 | -2241.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | DET | AL | 39 | 115 | 9 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 0.261 | -165.2 |
| 1977 | DET | AL | 22 | 48 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.146 | -298.0 |
| 1978 | DET | AL | 39 | 109 | 10 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0.239 | -379.3 |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 75 | 146 | 16 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 25 | 0.274 | -209.9 |
| 1980 | DET | AL | 45 | 72 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0.236 | -247.9 |
| 1981 | TEX | AL | 50 | 85 | 15 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 0.259 | -0.5 |
| 1982 | TEX | AL | 60 | 179 | 14 | 43 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 28 | 0.240 | -677.0 |
| 1983 | TEX | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | OAK | AL | 83 | 87 | 8 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 0.230 | -264.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 52 | 29 | 79 | 90 | 6 | 16 |
| 3B | 28 | 9 | 19 | 29 | 1 | 1 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 327 | 216 | 371 | 733 | 54 | 137 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | DET | SS | 39 | 38 | 60 | 135 | 11 | 25 |
| 1977 | DET | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | DET | SS | 21 | 16 | 15 | 57 | 6 | 10 |
| 1978 | DET | 2B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | DET | SS | 35 | 27 | 55 | 79 | 5 | 18 |
| 1979 | DET | 2B | 29 | 22 | 57 | 63 | 5 | 10 |
| 1979 | DET | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | DET | SS | 41 | 22 | 31 | 83 | 3 | 18 |
| 1980 | DET | 2B | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | DET | 3B | 9 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | DET | SS | 28 | 20 | 39 | 47 | 6 | 7 |
| 1981 | TEX | 2B | 4 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 |
| 1981 | TEX | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | TEX | SS | 43 | 18 | 39 | 68 | 4 | 13 |
| 1982 | TEX | SS | 60 | 56 | 77 | 197 | 13 | 32 |
| 1983 | TEX | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | OAK | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | OAK | 2B | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | OAK | 3B | 15 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | OAK | SS | 58 | 19 | 53 | 63 | 6 | 14 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 52 |
| Third Base | 28 |
| Shortstop | 328 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |