Mark Robert Worrell (born March 8, 1983) is an Americans former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals and Baltimore Orioles between 2008 and 2011.
Amateur career
A native of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Worrell attended John I. Leonard Community High School. He played
college baseball at the University of Arizona and Florida International University. In 2003, he played collegiate summer baseball with the
Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
Professional career
St. Louis Cardinals
Worrell was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 12th round of the 2004 MLB draft.
Worrell was called up to the major leagues by the Cardinals on June 1, 2008, and made his debut on June 3. On June 5, Worrell hit a three-run home run in his first major league at-bat.[ Worrell's three-run homer]
San Diego Padres
On December 4, 2008, Worrell was traded to the San Diego Padres in exchange for
shortstop Khalil Greene. After missing the entire season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Worrell was non-tendered on December 12, 2009.
[ Padres deal Greene to Cardinals]
On January 7, 2010, Worrell signed a minor league contract to return to the San Diego Padres. After appearing in 25 games with the Portland Beavers, he was released on June 23.
Seattle Mariners
On July 1, 2010, Worrell signed a minor league contract with the
Seattle Mariners, but was subsequently released on July 14 after pitching in just four games for the
Tacoma Rainiers.
Baltimore Orioles
On February 1, 2011, Worrell signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles, and started the season with the
Norfolk Tides. He was called up by Baltimore on July 17 and appeared in four games, giving up eight runs in two innings, including
Mike Trout first career home run, before returning to Norfolk. He became a free agent after the season.
See also
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List of players with a home run in first major league at-bat
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