Mark McGwire
Career Overview

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Mark McGwire, known for his powerful swing and towering home runs, became one of the most talked-about figures in Major League Baseball during his career. Born on October 1, 1963, in Pomona, California, McGwire first gained attention as a standout player at the University of Southern California. His collegiate success led to his selection by the Oakland Athletics

Mark McGwire, known for his powerful swing and towering home runs, became one of the most talked-about figures in Major League Baseball during his career. Born on October 1, 1963, in Pomona, California, McGwire first gained attention as a standout player at the University of Southern California. His collegiate success led to his selection by the Oakland Athletics

Career Batting Stats

NL 1986-2001

AVG

.263

Hits

1,626

HR

583

#11 All-Time

OPS

.982

#10 All-Time

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

B-

Power

A+

Speed

D-

Durability

B+

Range

B+

Fielding

B+

Career Timeline

1986-1997

Oakland Athletics (AL)

Player

1997-2001

St. Louis Cardinals (NL)

Player

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Born Oct 1st, 1963

Age 61 years old

Bats / Throws Right / Right

Height / Weight 6' 5" 215 lbs

Position 1B

Uniform # 25

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