Mark McLemore facts for kids
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McLemore in 2012
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| Second baseman / Outfielder | |||
| Born: October 4, 1964 San Diego, California, U.S. |
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| September 13, 1986, for the California Angels | |||
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| October 2, 2004, for the Oakland Athletics | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .259 | ||
| Home runs | 53 | ||
| Runs batted in | 615 | ||
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Mark Tremell McLemore (born October 4, 1964) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a second baseman and a utility player in Major League Baseball (MLB). A utility player is someone who can play many different positions on the field.
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Mark McLemore's Early Life
Mark McLemore grew up in Southeast San Diego, California. He went to Samuel F. B. Morse High School. There, he played baseball with Sam Horn. Their coach was Bob Mendoza, a famous coach in San Diego.
McLemore was very good at sports. He was asked to play college football as a wide receiver and defensive back. But he chose to play professional baseball instead. Baseball was his true "passion." He was picked in the 1982 Major League Baseball draft.
Mark McLemore's Playing Career
McLemore played for several teams during his baseball career. He played for the California Angels from 1986 to 1990. Then he joined the Cleveland Indians in 1990. In 1991, he played for the Houston Astros.
Time with the Baltimore Orioles
From 1992 to 1994, McLemore played for the Baltimore Orioles. After that, he joined the Texas Rangers. He played for the Rangers from 1995 to 1999.
"Supersub" with the Seattle Mariners
McLemore became famous for his nickname "Supersub." He earned this name while playing for the Seattle Mariners from 2001 to 2003. In the 2000 season, he was the team's regular second baseman.
In 2001, another player, Bret Boone, took over as the regular second baseman. McLemore was not happy about losing his spot. But his manager, Lou Piniella, found a way to use him often. McLemore played many different positions. These included left field, third base, and shortstop. He also played second base, center field, designated hitter, and right field.
McLemore did very well in this new role. In 2001, the Mariners won 116 games, which tied a record. McLemore had 409 at-bats and 117 hits. He also had 69 walks and a .286 batting average. He stole 39 bases, all while playing without a regular position.
Later Years and Retirement
After 2001, McLemore's statistics slowly went down. He left the Mariners after the 2003 season. He then played one season with the Oakland Athletics in 2004. After that season, he retired from baseball.
By playing for the Oakland Athletics, McLemore made history. He was the first player to play for all four teams in the American League West division. This happened after MLB divisions were changed in 1994. He is also one of the few players to play for both of Texas's MLB teams: the Rangers and the Astros.
Mark McLemore's Life After Playing
After retiring from playing baseball, Mark McLemore worked as a baseball commentator. He briefly worked for ESPN. He now works for the Texas Rangers broadcast team. He gives analysis for their pre-game and post-game shows on Bally Sports Southwest. Before this, he also did analysis for Friday night Rangers games on TXA21 (KTXA). Those broadcasts ended after the 2014 season.
