Baseball player
Mark R. Hardy (born May 3, 1988) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher . Prior to beginning his professional career, he played college baseball at the University of British Columbia . Hardy has also competed for the Canadian national baseball team .
Career
Hardy enrolled at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where he played college baseball for the UBC Thunderbirds baseball team, competing in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics . Hardy had a 17–3 win–loss record in his junior and senior seasons at UBC.[ 1] collegiate summer baseball for the Okotoks Dawgs in the Western Major Baseball League .[ 2]
"Mark's not overpowering. But he's got good stuff and he keeps the ball down. He also has a little pause in his delivery that throws off the hitter's timing. He has a chance. Everyone likes the way he competes."
The San Diego Padres selected Hardy in the 43rd round (1,294th overall) of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft .[ 1] signing bonus and a plane ticket upon signing.[ 1] Arizona League Padres of the Rookie-level Arizona League , the Eugene Emeralds of the Class-A Short Season Northwest League , and the Lake Elsinore Storm of the Class-A Advanced California League . In 2011, he pitched for the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Class-A Midwest League .[ 3]
Hardy has played for the Canadian national baseball team . He appeared in the 2008 World University Baseball Championship , winning the earned run average (ERA) award, with a 0.00 ERA in round-robin play.[ 4] Baseball World Cup , winning the bronze medal, and the Pan American Games , winning the gold medal.[ 5] [ 6]
References
External links
