Mark Prior

Mark Prior is a Major League Baseball player. He is currently a pitcher for the San Diego Padres.

Mark William Prior was born in San Diego, California, on September 7, 1980. He attended the University of San Diego High School. He continued his education at the University of Southern California. In 2001, he was selected by the Chicago Cubs with the second pick in the Major League Baseball amateur draft.Baseball-Reference.com:Mark Prior

On May 22, 2002, Prior made his MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs. In 2003, he had his best season, when he compiled a record of 18 wins and six losses with an earned run average of 2.43. In 2008, Prior signed with the San Diego Padres.MLB.com: Mark Prior He has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, and suffered a season ending injury in the 2008 campaign.MLB.com: Prior's surgery uncovers new injury

• September 7, 1980: Born
• 2001: Drafted by Chicago Cubs
• 2002: Debuted with Chicago Cubs
• 2008: Signed with San Diego Padres

• Mahalo's Guide to the San Diego Padres
• MLB.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6'5"
  • Weight: 230
  • Rookie Year: 2002

• September 7, 1980: Born in San Diego, California

• 2002: Debuts with the Chicago Cubs

• 2003: Finishes season with an 18-6 record

• 2008: Signs with the San Diego Padres