Jason Marquis
From BR Bullpen
Jason Scott Marquis
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 185 lb.
- High School Tottenville High School
- Debut June 6, 2000
- Born August 21, 1978 in Manhasset, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jason Marquis led all pitchers with 27 hits in 2005. He hit .310 with 8 doubles, a triple, and a homer.
In 2008, Marquis drove in 5 runs in a 9-5 win over the Mets on September 22. He was the first Chicago Cubs hurler since Milt Pappas in 1972 to drive in 5 in a game and the first Cub moundsman to hit a grand slam since Kevin Tapani in 1998. Jason's slam came off Jon Niese.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL All-Star (2009)
- NL Silver Slugger Award Winner (2005)
- 15 Win Seasons: 1 (2004)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (2004 & 2005)
- Won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006 (he did not play in the World Series)
