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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SDP | NL | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SFG | NL | 44 | 80 | 16 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 0.275 | -82.2 |
| 1988 | SFG | NL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SDN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SDN | 3B | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | SFN | 2B | 10 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 4 |
| 1987 | SFN | 3B | 21 | 11 | 6 | 30 | 1 | 4 |
| 1987 | SFN | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | SFN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |