Mark McGwire

Mark McGwire was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1986 through 2001. He was one of baseball's most prolific home run hitters, hitting a home run in every 9.42 at bats. McGwire ended his career with 583 home runs, which is fifth on the all-time list. He hit 50 or more home runs for four seasons in a row (1996-1999), was a league leader 4 times, and broke the long-standing single season gome run record in 1998 when he hit 70 (since broken by Barry Bonds).

McGwire played for the Oakland A's from 1986 until 1997, and finished his career with the St. Louis Cardinals. He won the [World Series]? with the A's in 1988.

In 1984, McGwire won a silver medal with the USA baseball team in the Olympics.

McGwire's career totals:

 G 1874
 AB 6187
 R 1167
 H 1626
 2B 252
 3B 6
 HR 583
 RBI 1414
 BB 1317
 SO 1596
 SB 12
 CS 8
 OBP .394
 SLG .588
 AVG .263