About Mark Langston
Mark Edward Langston is an American former professional baseball left-handed pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners (1984–1989), Montreal Expos (1989), California / Anaheim Angels (1990–1997), San Diego Padres (1998), and Cleveland Indians (1999). During a 16-year baseball career, Langston compiled 179 wins, 2,464 strikeouts, and a 3.97 earned run average (ERA). On December 1, 1989, Langston signed a five-year, $16 million contract with the California Angels as a free agent, making him the highest-paid player in baseball at the time. He earned the loss, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits in 6+2⁄3 innings as the Mariners advanced to the first American League Division Series.
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