American baseball player (born 1990)
Baseball player
Matthew Gates Marksberry (born August 25, 1990) is an American former professional baseball pitcher . He played for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2015 and 2016.
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
^ "GE's Matt Marksberry off to Campbell Univ" . Clermont Sun . August 22, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2016 .
^ Grove, Charles (August 13, 2015). "Local ballplayer achieves MLB dream" . People's Defender . Retrieved March 9, 2016 .
^ Single, Eric; Bowman, Mark (June 8, 2013). "Round 15 pick Marksberry is Braves' first lefty" . MLB.com . Retrieved July 31, 2015 .
^ Bowman, Mark (March 8, 2016). "Marksberry still marveling at Majors callup" . MLB.com . Retrieved March 9, 2016 .
^ O'Brien, David (July 30, 2015). "Perez to take Wood's spot in Braves rotation; Marksberry called up" . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved July 31, 2015 .
^ Bowman, Mark (July 31, 2015). "Marksberry excited to be in Major Leagues" . MLB.com . Retrieved August 4, 2015 .
^ Bowman, Mark (March 14, 2016). "Braves send Withrow, Marksberry to Minors" . MLB.com . Retrieved March 14, 2016 .
^ Bowman, Mark (April 23, 2016). "Marksberry makes brief stop with Braves" . MLB.com . Retrieved April 23, 2016 .
^ O'Brien, David (April 23, 2016). "Braves prospect Blair to debut with start Sunday vs. Mets" . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved April 24, 2016 .
^ James, Pat (June 25, 2016). "Struggling Blair optioned, Marksberry recalled" . MLB.com . Retrieved September 21, 2016 .
^ Boor, William (July 1, 2016). "Gwinnett trio combines to no-hit Louisville Bats" . MLB.com . Retrieved September 21, 2016 .
^ James, Pat (July 28, 2016). "Braves fortify 'pen; recall Ramirez, Marksberry" . MLB.com . Archived from the original on August 14, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016 .
^ Cunningham, Michael (July 31, 2016). "Braves place Marksberry on DL, recall Castro" . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved September 22, 2016 .
^ "Atlanta Braves - PlayerWatch" . Reuters . September 18, 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2016 .
^ Eddy, Matt (March 21, 2017). "Minor League Transactions: March 11–17" . Baseball America . Retrieved April 12, 2017 .
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^ "Matt Marksberry on Twitter" .
^ O'Brien, David (October 20, 2016). "Braves pitcher Marksberry recovering after seizure" . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved April 12, 2017 .
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