Matt Marksberry

Matthew Gates Marksberry (born August 25, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Matt Marksberry
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1990-08-25) August 25, 1990
Cincinnati, Ohio
Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB debut
July 31, 2015, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
(through July 30, 2016)
Win–loss record0–3
Earned run average5.06
Strikeouts23
Teams

Early life

Marksberry was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 25, 1990 to father Bob and mother Sandra. He attended Glen Este High School.[1][2]

Career

Atlanta Braves

Marksberry played college baseball at Campbell University. He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 15th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft.[3]

He started the 2015 season with the Single-A Carolina Mudcats and was later promoted to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves, without having played at the Double-A level.[4] After eleven games with Gwinnett, Marksberry was called up to the majors for the first time on July 30, 2015 and made his MLB debut the next day, pitching ​1 1⁄3 innings.[5][6]

Marksberry was invited to spring training in 2016, but did not make Opening Day roster.[7] He was sent to the Double-A Mississippi Braves to start the season, and recalled on April 23.[8] He made an appearance against the New York Mets, then was optioned to Gwinnett after the game.[9] Marksberry was next recalled on June 25, and spent four days in the major leagues.[10][11] On July 28, Marksberry was recalled for the third time during the 2016 season.[12] He was placed on the 15-day disabled list on July 31, and moved to the 60-day disabled list in September, ending his season.[13][14] Marksberry was released in March 2017.[15]

Somerset Patriots

On August 2, 2017, Marksberry signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League. He was released on August 6, 2017.[16]

Québec Capitales

On August 17, 2017, Marksberry signed with the Québec Capitales of the Can-Am League.

Melbourne Aces

In early 2018, Marksberry was playing for the Melbourne Aces in the Australian Baseball League.

Lancaster Barnstormers

On February 7, 2018, Marksberry was traded from the Québec Capitales to the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 4, 2019, Marksberry signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks that included an invitation to spring training.[17] He was released on March 14, 2019.

Lancaster Barnstormers (second stint)

On March 20, 2019, Marksberry signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2019 season.

Sydney Blue Sox

Marksberry signed with the Sydney Blue Sox of the Australian Baseball League for the 2019/20 season.

On March 5, 2020, Marksberry signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. However, the team was not selected by the league to compete in the condensed 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Marksberry was not chosen by another team in the dispersal draft, and therefore became a free agent.

Personal life

After the 2016 season, Marksberry reported having stomach pains. He underwent a colonoscopy, and had a seizure and suffered a collapsed lung during the procedure. He was placed in a medically induced coma.[18]

References
  1. "GE's Matt Marksberry off to Campbell Univ". Clermont Sun. August 22, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  2. Grove, Charles (August 13, 2015). "Local ballplayer achieves MLB dream". People's Defender. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  3. Single, Eric; Bowman, Mark (June 8, 2013). "Round 15 pick Marksberry is Braves' first lefty". MLB.com. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
  4. Bowman, Mark (March 8, 2016). "Marksberry still marveling at Majors callup". MLB.com. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  5. O'Brien, David (July 30, 2015). "Perez to take Wood's spot in Braves rotation; Marksberry called up". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
  6. Bowman, Mark (July 31, 2015). "Marksberry excited to be in Major Leagues". MLB.com. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  7. Bowman, Mark (March 14, 2016). "Braves send Withrow, Marksberry to Minors". MLB.com. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  8. Bowman, Mark (April 23, 2016). "Marksberry makes brief stop with Braves". MLB.com. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  9. O'Brien, David (April 23, 2016). "Braves prospect Blair to debut with start Sunday vs. Mets". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
  10. James, Pat (June 25, 2016). "Struggling Blair optioned, Marksberry recalled". MLB.com. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  11. Boor, William (July 1, 2016). "Gwinnett trio combines to no-hit Louisville Bats". MLB.com. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  12. James, Pat (July 28, 2016). "Braves fortify 'pen; recall Ramirez, Marksberry". MLB.com. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  13. Cunningham, Michael (July 31, 2016). "Braves place Marksberry on DL, recall Castro". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  14. "Atlanta Braves - PlayerWatch". Reuters. September 18, 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  15. Eddy, Matt (March 21, 2017). "Minor League Transactions: March 11–17". Baseball America. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  16. http://alpb.bbstats.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174
  17. "Matt Marksberry on Twitter".
  18. O'Brien, David (October 20, 2016). "Braves pitcher Marksberry recovering after seizure". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
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