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Mark Lemke

Mark Lemke Notable

b. August 13, 1965 · Atlanta Braves 1988–1997, Boston Red Sox 1998

Mark Lemke divided 11 seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the Atlanta Braves from 1988, then the Boston Red Sox through 1998.

Across 1,069 games he batted .246, with 795 hits and 349 runs. He finished with 32 home runs, 125 doubles and 11 stolen bases.

He played 965 games at second base, with 2,579 assists and 70 errors. He turned 505 double plays.

He was born in Utica, NY, USA on August 13, 1965. He batted both ways and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1988 ATL 1658813 400 2450 .224
1989 ATL 1455410 212 10570 .182
1990 ATL 1022392254 1300 2121220 .226
1991 ATL 1362693663 1122 2329271 .234
1992 ATL 1554273897 746 2650390 .227
1993 ATL 15149352124 1927 4965501 .252
1994 ATL 10435040103 1503 3138370 .294
1995 ATL 11639942101 1655 3844402 .253
1996 ATL 13549864127 1705 3753485 .255
1997 ATL 1093513386 1712 2633512 .245
1998 BOS 31911017 400 76150 .187
Career 10693230349795 1251532 27034834111 .246

On this day & linked events

1965

Born August 13, 1965

Utica, NY, USA

1988

Major-league debut: Mark Lemke

Mark Lemke made a major-league debut on September 17, 1988.

1998

Final major-league game: Mark Lemke

Mark Lemke played a final major-league game on May 25, 1998.

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