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    Mark David McGwire (born October 1, 1963), nicknamed " Big Mac ", is an American former professional baseball first baseman who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1986 to 2001 for the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals.

  2. Find comprehensive stats, height, weight, position, rookie status and more of Mark McGwire, a former first baseman and home run king. See his career highlights, awards, records and achievements on Baseball-Reference.com.

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  3. Mark David McGwire. Nickname: Big Mac. Born: 10/01/1963 in Pomona, CA. Draft: 1984, Oakland Athletics, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 10. College: Southern California. Debut: 8/22/1986. Relationship (s): father of Max McGwire father of Mason McGwire. View More Bio Info +. Year.

  4. May 30, 2024 · Mark McGwire, American professional baseball player who was one of the most powerful hitters in the history of the sport. In 1998 he set a major league record for most home runs in a season (70), breaking Roger Maris’s mark of 61. McGwire’s record was surpassed by Barry Bonds in 2001.

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    • Chasing down Roger Maris. 1998. McGwire and Sammy Sosa electrified baseball in a 1998 race for the home run crown that reached historic levels when it became evident that both sluggers had a shot at breaking the single-season record for home runs, which at the time was 61 and held by Roger Maris.
    • Bursting onto the scene as a rookie. 1987. After receiving his first big league callup and playing in 18 games over the 1986 season, McGwire maintained his rookie status for '87 and truly made his presence felt.
    • Forming one-half of the Bash Brothers. 1988. One year before McGwire won Rookie of the Year, it was teammate Jose Canseco who received the honor for his spectacular rookie campaign.
    • Winning the '92 Derby. July 13, 1992. Competing in the first of his three Home Run Derby appearances, McGwire dazzled the crowd on hand for the 1992 Derby at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego.
  5. Sep 8, 2023 · In an exclusive interview with USA TODAY Sports, Mark McGwire gets teary-eyed while reflecting on the 1998 home run race.

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  7. See the complete career stats for Mark McGwire, the former first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals. Find out his batting average, home runs, RBIs, OPS and more per season.