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 a former professional baseball player from the United States. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a second baseman and a utility player. 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 San Diego, California. He went to Samuel F. B. Morse High School. His coach, Bob Mendoza, was a famous local baseball legend.
Mark was very good at sports. Colleges wanted him to play college football as a wide receiver or defensive back. But Mark chose to play professional baseball instead. Baseball was his true "passion." He was picked in the 1982 Major League Baseball draft.
Mark McLemore's Baseball Career
Mark McLemore played for many different teams during his career. He started with the California Angels in 1986. He also played for the Cleveland Indians, Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, and Oakland Athletics. His career lasted until 2004.
The "Supersub" Nickname
Mark McLemore was known by the nickname "Supersub." He earned this name because he was so good at playing many different positions. This was especially true when he played for the Seattle Mariners from 2001 to 2003.
In 2001, another player took his regular spot as second baseman. Mark was not happy about this. But his manager, Lou Piniella, found a way to use him often. Mark played in many different spots, including left field, third base, and shortstop. He also played second base, center field, designated hitter, and right field.
A Great Season in 2001
Mark's ability to play anywhere helped the Mariners a lot. In 2001, the team won 116 games, which tied a record! Mark had a fantastic year. He got 117 hits and walked 69 times. His batting average was .286, and he stole 39 bases. He did all this while not having one regular position.
After 2001, Mark's statistics slowly went down. He left the Mariners after the 2003 season. He then played one more year with the Oakland Athletics in 2004 before retiring. By playing for Oakland, he became the first player to play for all four teams in the American League West division since 1994. He also played 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. Today, he is part of the Texas Rangers broadcast team. He gives analysis on the pre-game and post-game shows for Bally Sports Southwest.
