Mark Budzinski
Mark Joseph Budzinski
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 180 lb.
- School University of Richmond
- High School Severna Park High School
- Debut August 3, 2003
- Final Game August 8, 2003
- Born August 26, 1973 in Baltimore, MD USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Mark Budzinski played in four games with the 2003 Cincinnati Reds. In 7 big league at bats, he struck out four times. Mark had previously starred in the 2001 Baseball World Cup, hitting .371/.405/.514 as Team USA center fielder. He made the All-Star team for the tournament alongside Chin-Feng Chen and Yoshinobu Takahashi in the outfield. He became a minor league manager with the Lake County Captains in 2014. In 2018, he was added to the coaching staff of the Cleveland Indians. In 2019 he was appointed first base coach of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Year-by-Year Managerial Record[edit]
Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | Lake County Captains | Midwest League | 65-74 | 11th | Cleveland Indians | Lost League Finals |
2015 | Lynchburg Hillcats | Carolina League | 72-68 | 3rd | Cleveland Indians | Lost in 1st round |
2016 | Lynchburg Hillcats | Carolina League | 84-56 | 2nd | Cleveland Indians | Lost League Finals |
2017 | Akron RubberDucks | Eastern League | 69-71 | 6th | Cleveland Indians |
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