PERSONAL NOTES
... Brother of Dan McGwire, quarterback with Seattle Seahawks (1991-94) and Miami Dolphins (1995).

CAREER NOTES
Mark McGwire was Selected by Montreal Expos organization in eighth round of free-agent draft (June 8, 1981); did not sign. ... Selected by Oakland Athletics organization in first round (10th pick overall) of free-agent draft (June 4, 1984) now plays for the St. Louis Cardinals ... On disabled list (April 11-26, 1989 and August 22-September 11, 1992). ... Granted free agency (October 26, 1992). ... Re-signed by A's (December 24, 1992). ... On disabled list (May 14-September 3, 1993; April 30-June 18 and July 27, 1994-remainder of season). ... On suspended list (September 4-8, 1993). ... On disabled list (July 18-August 2 and August 5-26, 1995). ... On disabled list (March 22-April 23, 1996). ... Traded by A's to St. Louis Cardinals for P T.J. Mathews, P Eric Ludwick and P Blake Stein (July 31, 1997).

RECORDS
Mark McGwire Holds major league baseball career record for most home runs by first baseman_507 (1986-99). ... Holds major league single-season records for most home runs_70 (1998); and most home runs by first baseman_69 (1998). ... Holds major league records for most home runs in consecutive years_135 (1998-99); most consecutive seasons with 50 or more home runs_4 (1996-99); and fewest singles in season (150 or more games)_53 (1991). ... Holds major league rookie-season records for most home runs_49; and extra bases on long hits_183 (1987). ... Shares major league single-season record for most games with three home runs_2 (1998). ... Shares major league single-inning recor for most home runs_2 (September 22, 1996, fifth inning). ... Shares major league baseball records for most home runs in two consecutive games_5 (June 27 [3] and 28 [2], 1987 and June 10 [2] and 11 [3], 1995); and most home runs in one inning_2 (September 22, 1996, fifth inning); most seasons with 50 or more home runs_4; and most home runs in July_16 (1999). ... Shares modern major league record for most runs in two consecutive games_9 (June 27 and 28, 1987). Mark McGwire ... Holds N.L. single-season record for most bases on balls_162 (1998). ... Holds N.L. record for most consecutive seasons with 50 or more home runs_2 (1998-99). ... Holds A.L. rookie-season record for highest slugging percentage_.618 (1987).

HONORS
Mark McGwire was Named College Player of the Year by THE SPORTING NEWS (1984). ... Named first baseman on THE SPORTING NEWS college All-America team (1984). ... Named A.L. Rookie Player of the Year by THE SPORTING NEWS (1987). ... Named A.L. Rookie of the Year by Baseball Writers' Association of America (1987). ... Won A.L. Gold Glove at first base (1990). ... Named first baseman on THE SPORTING NEWS A.L. All-Star team (1992 and 1996). ... Named first baseman on THE SPORTING NEWS A.L. Silver Slugger team (1992 and 1996). ... Named Sportsman of the Year by THE SPORTING NEWS (1997). ... Named first baseman on THE SPORTING NEWS N.L. All-Star team (1998). ... Named first baseman on THE SPORTING NEWS N.L. Silver Slugger team (1998). ... Named co-Sportsman of the Year by THE SPORTING NEWS (1998).

STAT NOTES
Mark McGwire Led California League third basemen with 239 assists and 354 total chances in 1985. ... Hit three home runs in one game (June 27, 1987; June 11, 1995; April 14 and May 19, 1998). ... Led A.L. in slugging percentage with .618 in 1987, .585 in 1992 and .730 in 1996. ... Led A.L. first basemen with 1,429 total chances in 1990. ... Led A.L. with .467 on-base percentage in 1996. ... Led major leagues with 58 home runs in 1997. ... Led N.L. with .752 slugging percentage and .470 on-base percentage in 1998. ... Led N.L. first basemen with 1,435 total chances in 1998. ... Led N.L. with 21 intentional bases on balls received in 1999. ... Career major league grand slams: 13.

MISC. NOTES
Holds Oakland Athletics franchise all-time records for most home runs (363) and runs batted in (941). ... Member of 1984 U.S. Olympic baseball team.

Profile

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Height: 6-5
Weight: 250 lbs.
Throws: Right
Bats: Right
Positions: First Base, Second Base, Shortstop, Left Field
Born: October 1, 1963, Pomona , California
Drafted: Selected by the Oakland Athletics in the first found (10th overall) of the 1984 free-agent draft.
Acquired: Traded from Oakland on July 31 to St. Louis for Pitchers T.J. Matthews, Eric Ludwick and Blake Stein.
Pre-Majors Highlights: Set the Pac-10 conference single-season record with 32 home runs. Played on the 1984 US Olympic baseball team.

ESPY Awards: 1999 Outstanding Male Athlete, 1999 Baseball Outstanding Performer, 1999 Showstopper (62nd HR).

Stats

High School Stats:
(He also batted with a .359 average)