Mark Mulder

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Bats Left, Throws Left
Height 6' 6", Weight 200 lb.
School Michigan State University
Debut April 18, 2000
Born August 5, 1977 in South Holland, IL USA

[edit] Biographical Information

Mark Mulder went 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA for the 1999 Pan American Games. He got the start in the semifinals, which would determine who would advance to the 2000 Olympics. Mulder allowed one run in six innings but was matched by Mexico's Tavo Alvarez before Dan Wheeler relieved Mulder. The US rallied to win in extra innings.

Pitched for the Oakland Athletics from 2000-2004, as a member of the Big Three in the starting rotation. He was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in a deal that sent Danny Haren to Oakland.

[edit] Notable achievements

2-time AL All-Star (2003 & 2004)
AL Wins Leader (2001)
2-time AL Complete Games Leader (2003 & 2004)
2-time AL Shutouts Leader (2001 & 2003)
15 Wins Seasons: 5 (2001-2005)
20 Wins Seasons: 1 (2001)
200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (2001, 2002, 2004 & 2005)
Won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006 (he did not play in the World Series)