Mark Langston

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mark Langston
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 20, 1960(1960-08-20)
Age	64
Birthplace	San Diego
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Leo

Mark Langston Biography

Mark Langston is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on August 20, 1960 in San Diego, California, United States. Mark Edward Langston (born August 20th in 1960) is an American former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He played in the Seattle Mariners (1984-1989), Montreal Expos (1989), California and Anaheim Angels (1990-1997), San Diego Padres (1998) and the Cleveland Indians (1999). In his 16-year career in baseball, Langston compiled 179 wins with 2,464 strikeouts and an average of 3.97 earn-run average.

Langston is the Angels starting pitcher in during the 1995 American League West tie-breaker game. In 1995, the Seattle Mariners defeated the California Angels to progress to the inaugural regular American League Division Series.

In 1990, he pitched the first seven innings for a 2–0 combined no-hitter with Mike Witt. Witt, who had pitched a perfect game back in 1984, tossed the final two frames. This combined no-hitter remained the last one in Angels history until Ervin Santana pitched a no-hitter on July 27, 2011.

On September 20, 2019, after announcing the starting lineups for an away game against the Houston Astros, Langston suffered from ventricular fibrillation and collapsed in the broadcast booth. He was revived and taken to a hospital, where he later had a defibrillator installed; Jose Mota took over Langston’s place in the radio broadcasts. Langston returned to California on September 28 and resumed his Angels radio duties the next day.

In 1989 the Mariners were able to trade Langston who was their most effective pitcher in the time and the Montreal Expos for a package consisting of three youngsters: Randy Johnson, Gene Harris and Brian Holman.

Mark Langston Net Worth

Mark Langston is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mark Langston 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Langston played in the collegiate level during his time at San Jose State and was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the second round of the 1981 Major League Baseball draft. Langston was a rookie with Mariners Mariners in 1984 alongside his fellow newcomer Alvin Davis. Davis’s performance won Langston his the American League Rookie of the Award, however Langston’s performance was judged to be worthy of the Rookie Pitcher of the Award, since the year ended with a league-leading of 204 strikeouts.

He was noted for his pickoff move to first base His 91 career pickoffs were at the date of his retirement the highest in baseball history. Langston is among the 8 pitchers within MLB history to have picked off three runners in one game, which he did in a game against his fellow Cubs during the 1989 season. In the present, he holds the fourth most pickoffs in baseball history, just behind Kenny Rogers, Terry Mulholland and Andy Pettitte, all of them left- handed pitchers.

In the 1998 World Series, Langston’s 2–2 pitch to Tino Martinez appeared to be over the plate, but was called ball 3; Langston’s next pitch was hit for a grand slam in the seventh inning of Game 1 to give the New York Yankees a 9–5 lead. The Yankees went on to sweep the San Diego Padres in four games.

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Who is Mark Langston Dating?

According to our records, Mark Langston married to Michelle Garrett. As of December 1, 2023, Mark Langston’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Mark Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mark Langston celebrates birthday on August 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Mark Langston

1. Mark Langston is a retired American baseball pitcher.
2. He played for 16 seasons in the MLB.
3. Langston was a four-time All-Star selection.
4. He won two Gold Glove Awards for his fielding skills.
5. Langston had a career record of 179-158 with a 3.97 ERA.
6. He struck out over 2,400 batters in his career.
7. Langston pitched for six different teams during his career.
8. He was drafted second overall by the Seattle Mariners in 1984.
9. Langston led the league in strikeouts twice (1987, 1991).
10. He finished second in Cy Young Award voting twice (1987, 1991).

What happened to Mark Langston?

On September 20, 2019, after announcing the starting lineups for an away game against the Houston Astros, Langston suffered from ventricular fibrillation and collapsed in the broadcast booth.

Is Mark Langston in the Hall of Fame?

Mark Langston is next eligible for the Hall of Fame via the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee in 2023.

Did Mark Langston have multiple 200 strikeout seasons?

A slight elbow injury hampered him in 1985 and kept him below 200 strikeouts for the only time in the 1980s. But he came back to lead the AL in strikeouts in 1986 and 1987.

How many 200+ strikeouts seasons did Mark Langston have?

Born:August 20, 1960 in San Diego, CA
Experience:| 16 years

Who is Mark Langston married to?

Michelle Garrett