Mark Wasinger, baseball player, 1986-1988

Mark Wasinger

Born: 8/4/1961 in Monterey, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-05-27 | Final Game: 1988-04-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Mark Thomas Wasinger

Biography

Mark Wasinger was a professional baseball player born in 1961, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1988. He made his debut during a transitional period in baseball, marked by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and the integration of advanced statistics into the game. Wasinger’s career, though brief, included 50 games in which he demonstrated his versatility and determination on the field. Throughout his time in the majors, Wasinger recorded 22 hits, contributing to a batting average of .244. He hit one home run and drove in four runs, showcasing moments of offensive production during his tenure. Additionally, he displayed his speed on the bases with two stolen bases. Wasinger’s career, which concluded in April 1988, reflected the challenges faced by many players trying to make their mark in an era characterized by fierce competition and evolving playing styles.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
50 90 17 22 3 0 1 4 2 8 16 0.244 0.306 0.311 0.617 -82.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 11 5 13 18 0 4
3B 25 14 7 32 4 5
SS 2 0 3 2 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 12
Third Base 25
Shortstop 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Old Dominion University Norfolk VA 1980, 1981, 1982