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Mark Gardner

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1984-2001 (1989-2001)
Proper Name
Mark Allan Gardner
Nickname
Gardy
Positions
P (483)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-1 / 220
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
March 1,1962
High School
Clovis (Clovis,CA)
Colleges
Fresno State University (Fresno,CA), Fresno City College (Fresno,CA)
Drafted/Signed
1985-8-192-Montreal Expos
MLB Debut
May 16,1989
MLBAM ID
114610
Retrosheet#
gardm001
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career99-9334527511,764.2175212564.561.35

[Player Notes]

[1997] Opening day starter for the San Francisco Giants[1999] Opening day starter for the San Francisco Giants

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1984Fresno StateNCBANCAA-1Jr22813.8319114108082.1824435042940001.518.960.004.5910.284.812.24
1985Fresno StatePCAANCAA-1Sr231643.372320153030168.114774630611870001.247.860.003.2610.003.963.07
1985Jamestown ExposNYPLA-MON-23002.77330000013.094404160011.006.230.002.7711.082.774.00
1985West Palm Beach ExposFSLA+MON-23542.371094011060.2542416418446001.198.010.592.676.533.562.44
1986Jacksonville ExposSouAAMON-2410113.84292831110168.2144887289014015081.397.680.434.807.474.701.56
1987Jacksonville ExposSouAAMON-25464.19171710000101.010150471342784001.429.001.163.746.954.461.86
1987Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAAMON-25335.67990000046.0483229828412011.659.391.575.488.026.261.46
1988Jacksonville ExposSouAAMON-26631.60151542000112.17224204361302050.965.770.322.8810.421.923.61
1988Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAAMON-26422.7713133100084.1653026532713051.156.940.533.427.583.202.22
1989Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAAMON-271242.37242342110163.112251433591757051.116.720.173.259.642.812.97
1989Montreal ExposNLMLBMON4027035.13740013026.1261615211210021.418.890.683.767.185.471.91
1990Montreal ExposNLMLBMON4028793.42272633110152.2129625813611352491.247.600.773.607.963.662.21
1991Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAAMON-29203.48660000031.0261312316382031.357.550.874.6511.033.772.38
1991Montreal ExposNLMLBMON28299113.85272700000168.1139787217751072141.277.430.914.015.724.171.43
1992Montreal ExposNLMLBMON283012104.36333000130179.2179918715601322091.338.970.753.016.614.562.20
1993Omaha RoyalsAmerAAAKCA-31422.79881000048.1341715719411011.106.331.303.547.633.172.16
1993Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA3731466.1917160001091.29265631736542041.409.031.673.535.306.381.50
1994Brevard County ManateesFSLA+MIA-32100.0011000005.01000130000.401.800.001.805.400.003.00
1994Edmonton TrappersPCLAAAMIA-32100.0011000006.040001110000.836.000.001.5016.500.0011.00
1994Florida MarlinsNLMLBMIA3832444.8720140036092.19753501430573111.389.451.362.925.565.171.90
1995Florida MarlinsNLMLBMIA2833554.493911117281102.110960511443873151.499.591.233.787.655.282.02
1996San Jose GiantsCalifA+SFN-34003.1811000005.24220070000.716.350.000.0011.123.180.00
1996San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN26341274.42302841020179.12001058828571452081.4310.041.412.867.285.272.54
1997San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN26351294.29303021000180.1188928628571363311.369.381.402.846.794.592.39
1998San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN26361364.33333342000212.020310610229651515161.268.621.232.766.414.502.32
1999San Jose GiantsCalifA+SFN-37104.50220000010.0105503130111.309.000.002.7011.704.504.33
1999San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN26375116.47292110280139.01421031002757863181.439.191.753.695.576.671.51
2000San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN26381174.053020003100149.015572671642922151.329.360.972.545.564.352.19
2001Fresno GrizzliesPCLAAASFN-39016.0033000006.010441170001.8315.001.501.5010.506.007.00
2001San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN2639555.4023150028091.29357551734530031.399.131.673.345.205.601.56
1984NCAA-1Total-------813.8319114180082.1824435042940001.518.960.004.5910.284.812.24
1985NCAA-1Total-------1643.372320153300168.114774630611870001.247.860.003.2610.003.963.07
1985A-,A+Total--MON----542.4413124011073.2632820422606011.157.700.492.697.333.422.73
1986AATotal--MON----10113.84292831110168.2144887289014015081.397.680.434.807.474.701.56
1987AAA,AATotal--MON----794.65262610000147.0149827621701196011.499.121.294.297.295.021.70
1988AAA,AATotal--MON----1052.11282873000196.2137544696820150101.046.270.413.119.202.472.96
1989AAATotal--MON----1242.37242342110163.112251433591757051.116.720.173.259.642.812.97
1989MLBTotal--MON----035.13740031026.1261615211210021.418.890.683.767.185.471.91
1990MLBTotal--MON----793.42272633110152.2129625813611352491.247.600.773.607.963.662.21
1991AAATotal--MON----203.48660000031.0261312316382031.357.550.874.6511.033.772.38
1991MLBTotal--MON----9113.85272700000168.1139787217751072141.277.430.914.015.724.171.43
1992MLBTotal--MON----12104.36333000310179.2179918715601322091.338.970.753.016.614.562.20
1993AAATotal--KCA----422.79881000048.1341715719411011.106.331.303.547.633.172.16
1993MLBTotal--KCA----466.1917160010091.29265631736542041.409.031.673.535.306.381.50
1994A+,AAATotal--MIA----200.00220000011.050002140000.644.090.001.6411.450.007.00
1994MLBTotal--MIA----444.8720140063092.19753501430573111.389.451.362.925.565.171.90
1995MLBTotal--MIA----554.493911112871102.110960511443873151.499.591.233.787.655.282.02
1996A+Total--SFN----003.1811000005.24220070000.716.350.000.0011.123.18
1996MLBTotal--SFN----1274.42302841200179.12001058828571452081.4310.041.412.867.285.272.54
1997MLBTotal--SFN----1294.29303021000180.1188928628571363311.369.381.402.846.794.592.39
1998MLBTotal--SFN----1364.33333342000212.020310610229651515161.268.621.232.766.414.502.32
1999A+Total--SFN----104.50220000010.0105503130111.309.000.002.7011.704.504.33
1999MLBTotal--SFN----5116.47292110820139.01421031002757863181.439.191.753.695.576.671.51
2000MLBTotal--SFN----1174.053020001030149.015572671642922151.329.360.972.545.564.352.19
2001AAATotal--SFN----016.0033000006.010441170001.8315.001.501.5010.506.007.00
2001MLBTotal--SFN----555.4023150082091.29357551734530031.399.131.673.345.205.601.56
Tot:MLB (13 yrs)MLB99934.56345275158702011764.2175296089423762812562913651.358.941.213.206.414.902.00
Tot:NL (12 yrs)NL95874.47328259158692011673.0166089583122059212022713611.358.931.183.186.474.812.03
Tot:AL (1 yrs)AL466.1917160010091.29265631736542041.409.031.673.535.306.381.50
Tot:Minors (11 yrs)Minors53363.08142139206330861.170434429556350815421301.227.360.593.668.523.592.33
Tot:AAA (7 yrs)AAA26123.02646383110385.030914712927156384150151.217.220.633.658.983.442.46
Tot:AA (3 yrs)AA20203.27616083110382.031716213925168348210131.277.470.593.968.203.822.07
Tot:A+ (4 yrs)A+742.5514134011081.1693123422676111.127.640.442.437.413.433.05
Tot:A- (1 yrs)A-002.77330000013.094404160011.006.230.002.7711.082.774.00
Tot:College (2 yrs)College2453.5242311941100250.22291189801032810001.328.220.003.7010.094.242.73

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1985Jamestown ExposNYPLA-MON-23P310000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1985West Palm Beach ExposFSLA+MON-23P101212100100130000031311.167.231.250.481.167.083.2227.6923.083.000.00
1986Jacksonville ExposSouAAMON-24P291102000001260000021302.182.308.182.490.091.000.40015.3846.153.000.00
1987Jacksonville ExposSouAAMON-25P171214000200020100041304.333.333.333.666.000.000.4000.0015.380.000.00
1987Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAAMON-25P920000000000000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1988Jacksonville ExposSouAAMON-26P151000000000140000001100.000.091.000.091.100.000.0009.0936.364.000.00
1988Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAAMON-26P131914100000280000052113.211.286.263.549.158.052.3649.5238.104.000.00
1989Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAAMON-27P2426231001001120300043012.115.148.154.302.077.039.2143.3340.0012.000.00
1989Montreal ExposNLMLBMON4027P760100000004010001701.167.167.167.334.000.000.5000.0057.140.000.00
1990Montreal ExposNLMLBMON4028P2744251101000230800085223.114.114.182.296.068.068.2380.0044.230.000.00
1991Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAAMON-29P670100010004010001801.143.143.143.286.000.000.3330.0050.000.000.00
1991Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2829P2755150004001180400056005.091.107.091.198.018.000.1351.6730.0018.000.00
1992Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2830P3350470102003180820096316.140.182.180.362.100.040.2064.7628.576.000.00
1994Florida MarlinsNLMLBMIA3832P2025010000000101400013001.040.077.040.117.000.000.0670.0033.330.000.00
1995Florida MarlinsNLMLBMIA2833P392114000100060400042504.190.190.190.380.000.000.2670.0024.000.000.00
1996San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN2634P3368611100400226180021279110.162.197.176.373.044.014.2622.5332.9113.000.00
1997San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN2635P3161070002001301300176607.115.143.115.258.016.000.2261.5245.4530.000.00
1998San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN2636P3273412100400526140031383111.164.228.178.406.082.014.2556.0231.335.200.00
1999San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN2637P2739240013003150600374813.103.167.179.346.154.076.1306.2531.255.0039.00
2000San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN2638P3043150000000220700055005.116.116.116.232.000.000.2380.0044.000.000.00
2001San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN2639P222110000100180400002600.000.045.000.045.048.000.0003.8530.778.000.00
1985A-,A+Total--MON------131312100100130000031411.154.214.231.445.154.077.2007.1421.433.00NYPL1985
1986AATotal--MON------291102000001260000021302.182.308.182.490.091.000.40015.3846.153.00Sou1986
1987AAA,AATotal--MON------261414000200020100041504.286.286.286.571.000.000.3330.0013.33Amer1987
1988AA,AAATotal--MON------2829141000003120000053213.138.219.172.391.138.034.2359.3837.504.00Sou1988
1989AAATotal--MON------2426231001001120300043012.115.148.154.302.077.038.2143.3340.0012.00Amer1989
1989MLBTotal--MON------760100000004010001701.167.167.167.333.000.000.5000.0057.14NL1989
1990MLBTotal--MON------2744251101000230800085223.114.114.182.295.068.068.2380.0044.23NL1990
1991AAATotal--MON------670100010004010001801.143.143.143.286.000.000.3330.0050.00Amer1991
1991MLBTotal--MON------2755150004001180400056005.091.107.091.198.018.000.1351.6730.0018.00NL1991
1992MLBTotal--MON------3350470102003180820096316.140.182.180.362.100.040.2064.7628.576.00NL1992
1994MLBTotal--MIA------2025010000000101400013001.040.077.040.117.000.000.0670.0033.33NL1994
1995MLBTotal--MIA------392114000100060400042504.190.190.190.381.000.000.2670.0024.00NL1995
1996MLBTotal--SFN------3368611100400226180021279110.162.197.176.374.044.015.2622.5332.9113.00NL1996
1997MLBTotal--SFN------3161070002001301300176607.115.143.115.258.016.000.2261.5245.4530.00NL1997
1998MLBTotal--SFN------3273412100400526140031383111.164.228.178.406.082.014.2556.0231.335.20NL1998
1999MLBTotal--SFN------2739240013003150600374813.103.167.179.346.154.077.1306.2531.255.0039.00NL1999
2000MLBTotal--SFN------3043150000000220700055005.116.116.116.233.000.000.2380.0044.00NL2000
2001MLBTotal--SFN------222110000100180400002600.000.045.000.045.048.000.0003.8530.778.00NL2001
Tot:MLB (12 yrs)MLB328506226232122001620646120972589656.123.155.142.298.051.020.2032.7234.9712.88506.00
Tot:NL (12 yrs)NL328506226232122001620646120972589656.123.155.142.298.051.020.2032.7234.9712.88506.00
Tot:Minors (6 yrs)Minors1261005163005017390500019112313.160.215.190.405.090.030.2626.2534.825.57
Tot:AAA (4 yrs)AAA52543820020032404000106126.148.193.185.378.093.037.2674.9239.348.00
Tot:AA (3 yrs)AA6133160002013120100063706.182.250.182.432.061.000.2868.1132.434.00
Tot:A+ (1 yrs)A+101212100100130000031311.167.231.250.481.167.083.2227.6923.083.00
Tot:A- (1 yrs)A-310000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
2000San Francisco GiantsDivision SeriesPlayoffs38018.3110000104.14040250001.388.310.004.1510.380.002.50
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs018.3100000104.14040250001.388.310.004.1510.380.002.50
Player pitching statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2000San Francisco GiantsDivision SeriesPlayoffs38120000000001000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.000.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs120000000001000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0050.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1985West Palm Beach ExposFSLA+23P10--7420131100.8461.10.000.007.1100.012
1986Jacksonville ExposSouAA24P29--61910262500.9620.90.000.0020.3100.06
1987Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAA25P9--33107600.8570.70.000.006.5100.015
Show all fielding records and totals
Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1984Fresno StateNCBANCAA-1Jr2254121019Bob Bennett--NCAA Regionals
1985Fresno StatePCAANCAA-1Sr2343221023Bob Bennett--NCAA Regionals
1985Jamestown ExposNYPLA-MON2345331-3Pat Creech--Lost in Semi-Finals
1985West Palm Beach ExposFSLA+MON2374662-10J.R. Miner--dnq
1986Jacksonville ExposSouAAMON2475681-29Tommy Thompson--Lost in Semi-Finals
1987Jacksonville ExposSouAAMON2585592-17Tommy Thompson--Lost in Semi-Finals
1987Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAAMON2574643-9Joe Sparks--League Champions
1988Jacksonville ExposSouAAMON2669734-15Tommy Thompson--Lost in Semi-Finals
1988Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAAMON2689531-13Joe Sparks--League Champions
1989Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAAMON2787591-24Tom Runnells--League Champions
1989Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2781814-7Buck Rodgers62,500dnq
1990Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2885773-27Buck Rodgers100,000dnq
1991Indianapolis IndiansAmerAAAMON2975682-6Pat Kelly, Jerry Manuel--dnq
1991Montreal ExposNLMLBMON2971906-27Tom Runnells, Buck Rodgers185,000dnq
1992Montreal ExposNLMLBMON3087752-33Felipe Alou, Tom Runnells300,000dnq
1993Omaha RoyalsAmerAAAKCA3170743-8Jeff Cox--dnq
1993Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA3184783-17Hal McRae1,000,000dnq
1994Brevard County ManateesFSLA+MIA3278611-1Fredi Gonzalez--Lost in Finals
1994Edmonton TrappersPCLAAAMIA3267754-1Sal Rende--dnq
1994Florida MarlinsNLMLBMIA3251645-20Rene Lachemann400,000dnq
1995Florida MarlinsNLMLBMIA3367764-39Rene Lachemann375,000dnq
1996San Jose GiantsCalifA+SFN3489511-1Carlos Lezcano--Lost in Finals
1996San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3468944-33Dusty Baker202,500dnq
1997San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3590721-31Dusty Baker900,000Lost in 1st Round (Marlins)
1998San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3689742-33Dusty Baker1,100,000dnq
1999San Jose GiantsCalifA+SFN3775652-2Lenn Sakata--Lost in Finals
1999San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3786762-29Dusty Baker2,000,000dnq
2000San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3897651-30Dusty Baker3,000,000Lost in 1st Round (Mets)
2001Fresno GrizzliesPCLAAASFN3968712-3Shane Turner--dnq
2001San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3990722-23Dusty Baker1,750,000dnq
30 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
2003San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNBullpen Coach10061.62110.0Lost in 1st Round (Marlins)
2004San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNBullpen Coach9171.56222.0dnq
2005San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNBullpen Coach7587.46337.0dnq
2006San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNBullpen Coach7685.472311.5dnq
2007San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNBullpen Coach7191.438519.0dnq
2008San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNBullpen Coach7290.444412.0dnq
2009San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNBullpen Coach8874.54337.0dnq
2010San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNBullpen Coach9270.56810.0Won World Series (Rangers)
2011San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNBullpen Coach8676.53128.0dnq
2012San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNBullpen Coach9468.58010.0Won World Series (Tigers)
2013San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNBullpen Coach7686.469316.0dnq
2014San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNBullpen Coach8874.54326.0Won World Series (Royals)
2015San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNBullpen Coach8478.51928.0dnq
2016San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNBullpen Coach8775.53724.0Lost in 1st Round (Cubs)
2017San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNBullpen Coach6498.395540.0dnq
15 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
2001-11-08Granted free agencyNoHist
2001-09-01Activated from Disabled ListSan Francisco GiantsNoHist
2001-07-11DL - Right shoulder strainSan Francisco GiantsNoInjury
2000-12-07Signed to 1-year contract for 2001-2001 ($2m) [Free Agent]San Francisco GiantsNoHist
2000-10-31Granted free agencyNoHist
1999-05-09Activated from Disabled ListSan Francisco GiantsNoHist
1999-04-17DL - Right shoulderSan Francisco GiantsNoInjury
1996-11-09Signed to #-year contract for 1996-1996 ($0m) [Free Agent]San Francisco GiantsNoHist
1996-10-23Granted free agencyNoHist
1996-07-21Activated from Disabled ListSan Francisco GiantsNoHist
Show all transactions

Prospect Rankings

csv
Glossary
yearsourcetypeteamrankview rankings
1990Baseball AmericaTeamMontreal Expos5View Rankings
1 record(s)
Prospect rankings are available since 1990 and are based on pre-season rankings from various ranking sites.

Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1989Montreal Expos2762,50024610497,25468,000
1990Montreal Expos28100,000--597,537100,000
1991Montreal Expos29185,0009461851,492100,000
1992Montreal Expos30300,000114291,028,667109,000
1993Kansas City Royals311,000,000132651,076,089109,000
1994Florida Marlins32400,000103971,168,263109,000
1995Florida Marlins33375,000103741,110,766109,000
1996San Francisco Giants34202,500184991,119,981122,667
1997San Francisco Giants35900,000122911,336,609150,000
1998San Francisco Giants361,100,000112971,398,831170,000
1999San Francisco Giants372,000,00072441,611,166200,000
2000San Francisco Giants383,000,00072011,895,630200,000
2001San Francisco Giants391,750,000113182,138,896200,000
13 season(s)$11,375,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
66
Walks
57
Hittable
62
SO/BB
68
vsPower
62
Hitting
30
Durability
63
Team
.529

[Career Highlights]

[1983]  Drafted by the California Angels in Round #6 (#153) out of Fresno City (Did not sign)
[1984]  Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in Round #17 (#422) out of Fresno State (Did not sign) ... Played for Fresno State (NCAA-1)
[1985]  Drafted by the Montreal Expos in Round #8 (#192) out of Fresno State ... Signing Scouts: Loyd Christopher,Tom Hinkle ... Played for Fresno State (NCAA-1) ... Played for Jamestown Expos (A-) ... Played for West Palm Beach Expos (A+)
[1986]  Played for Jacksonville Expos (AA) ... Finished top 10 in Sou in Losses, Games Started, Shutouts, Innings PItched, Walks Allowed, Strikeouts, Hits per 9 Innings, Home Runs per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[1987]  Played for Jacksonville Expos (AA) ... Played for Indianapolis Indians (AAA)
[1988]  Played for Jacksonville Expos (AA) ... Played for Indianapolis Indians (AAA) ... Led Sou in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched ... Finished top 10 in Sou in Complete Games, Shutouts, Strikeouts, Hits per 9 Innings, Home Runs per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[1989]  Played for Indianapolis Indians (AAA) ... Played for Montreal Expos (MLB) ... Led Amer in Strikeouts, Home Runs per 9 Innings ... Finished top 10 in Amer in Wins, Shutouts, Earned Run Average, Hits per 9 Innings, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
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