MARK MCGWIRE
Name: Mark McGwire
Born: 1 October 1963
Mark David McGwire (born October 1, 1963 in Pomona, California) is a former
professional baseball player who played the majority of his Major League career
with the Oakland Athletics before finishing his career with the St. Louis
Cardinals.
McGwire was a prolific power hitter throughout his career. In 1987, he broke the
single-season home run record for rookies, with 49. In 1998, McGwire broke the
single-season home run record by hitting 70, but his mark was eclipsed by Barry
Bonds with 73 in 2001. For his career, McGwire averaged a home run once every 10.61
at bats, the lowest at bats per home run ratio in baseball history (Babe Ruth is
second at 11.76).
Name: Mark McGwire
Born: 1 October 1963
Mark David McGwire (born October 1, 1963 in Pomona, California) is a former
professional baseball player who played the majority of his Major League career
with the Oakland Athletics before finishing his career with the St. Louis
Cardinals.
McGwire was a prolific power hitter throughout his career. In 1987, he broke the
single-season home run record for rookies, with 49. In 1998, McGwire broke the
single-season home run record by hitting 70, but his mark was eclipsed by Barry
Bonds with 73 in 2001. For his career, McGwire averaged a home run once every 10.61
at bats, the lowest at bats per home run ratio in baseball history (Babe Ruth is
second at 11.76).