Guide Note

Carlos Marmol is a right-handed pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. A native of the Dominican Republic, Marmol originally signed with the Cubs as an amateur free agent in 1999. After seven years as a minor league pitching prospect in the Cubs minore league farm system, Marmol made his major league debut on June 4, 2006. Originally considered a starter, Mermol started 13 games for the Cubs in 2006, posting a 5-7 record with a 6.08 ERA. The Cubs have since decided that his skills are best suited for work out of the bullpen. Marmol is the Cubs primary setup man.

Fast Facts

Born: October 14, 1982
Birthplace: Bonao, Dominican Republic
Made his MLB debut in 2006
Nicknamed the "Wild Thing" due to the combination of velocity and movement in his pitches

Strengths

Marmol is a hard thrower, and is helped by a very good change-up. He pitches well against righties and lefties.[1]

Weaknesses

Prone to surrender home runs.[2]

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- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 180
- Rookie Year: 2006

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1982: Born on October 14
2006: Made his Major League debut with the Chicago Cubs
2007: Currently pitching with the Cubs in the National League Division Series

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