Mark Wohlers | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. | January 23, 1970|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 17, 1991, for the Atlanta Braves | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 28, 2002, for the Cleveland Indians | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 39–29 |
Earned run average | 3.97 |
Strikeouts | 557 |
Saves | 119 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Mark Edward Wohlers (born January 23, 1970) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. A right-hander, he played all or parts of 12 seasons in Major League Baseball, exclusively as a relief pitcher. He is best known for his years with the Atlanta Braves from 1991 to 1999. He is the third fastest recorded pitcher in baseball history, having thrown a pitch recorded at 103 miles per hour during a spring training session in 1995; the record was broken by Detroit Tigers pitcher Joel Zumaya with a 104 mph (167 km/h) pitch.