Born: 1963
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Nicknames
"Big Mac"
"Mickey G"
Hall of Fame
Baseball Evolution - 2007
Cooperstown - none
Years Played
1986-2001
Main Team
Oakland Athletics
1986-1997
Other Teams
St. Louis Cardinals
1997-2001
Awards
1987 AL Rookie of the Year Award
1990 AL Gold Glove Award
All Star Appearances
1987-1992, 1995-2000
Positional Breakdown
1B 1763; DH 37; 3B 24; RF 4
Notes of Significance
- Best HR/AB ratio of all-time: One HR every 10.6 at-bats
- 8th in career HR, 9th in SLG, and 12th in OPS+
- Led his league in HR, SLG, and OPS+ four times each
- Held the single-season HR record from 1998-2000
| 1874 | 6187 |
1167 | 1626 |
252 | 6 |
583 | 1414 |
12 | 60% |
9.6% |
.263 | .394 |
.588 | .982 |
162 | 3639 |
589 |
315 |
| -83 |
20 |
1.8 |
1 |
1.5 |
85 |
98 |
| N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Baseball Evolution Links for Mark David McGwire
Mailbag: The Kingman Konspiracy
Previously exculpated by the Bagwell Conspiracy, Big Mac gets nailed by the Dave Kingman steroid connection.
Mailbag: Bill James
Bill James' analysis of where he ranks Mark McGwire leaves much to be desired.
The Great Steroid Debate of 2004
How many of McGwire's homers were a result of steroid use?