Information AboutMark Lemke |
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A native of Utica, New York , Lemke was drafted in the 27th round of the 1983 amateur draft by the Atlanta Braves. Lemke decided against attending Purdue University and spent the next four years in the Minor League system before making his debut in September of 1988 when the Braves called him up from AAA Richmond when the roster expanded to 40 players. Lemke would split time between the minor and major leagues until 1990 . Not known for his bat, Lemke was an excellent defensive 2nd baseman and was a key component to the winning formula of the Atlanta Braves in the 1990s, a team that often relied on pitching and defense. He did become one of the stars with his hitting during the 1991 World Series when the Braves faced the Minnesota Twins . Lemke tied Billy Johnson's 1947 record for triples in a World Series. The bat that Lemke hit his third triple was sent to the Baseball Hall Of Fame in Cooperstown, New York for display. He is credited as an inspiration for Homestar Runner , when a friend of creators Mike And Matt Chapman incorrectly referred to him as a "home star runner" for the Braves. Leaving the Braves after the 1997 season, Lemke suffered an injury while playing for the Boston Red Sox and retired after the 1998 season. He is currently serving in his first season as cohost of the Braves pregame and postgame shows on the Braves radio network. Mark Lemke is remembered fondly by Braves fans for his solid defensive performances at second base for teams that won four National League titles and one World Series championship. Currently, Lemke hosts the Braves post game show on 96 Rock in Atlanta with co-host Stu Klitenik. |
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