Mark Teahen
From BR Bullpen
Mark Thomas Teahen ("The Big Tractor")
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 210 lb.
- School Saint Mary's College of California
- Debut April 4, 2005
- Born September 6, 1981 in Redlands, CA USA
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Originally a product of the Oakland A's organization, Mark Teahen was acquired by the Kansas City Royals on June 24, 2004 with Mike Wood in exchange for Octavio Dotel and cash; the deal completed the 3-way trade with the Houston Astros that involved Carlos Beltran going to the Astros (the Royals also acquired catcher John Buck in this deal).
Teahen became the Royals' starting third baseman on opening day of 2005 and was named the Royals Player of the Year in 2006. He was moved to the outfield to make room for rookie Alex Gordon in 2007.
While born and raised in the United States, Teahen also holds Canadian citizenship and in 2009, Team Canada added him to its roster for the 2009 World Baseball Classic. He started at third base for Canada. Mark's father Mike Teahen was Canadian and had also played for Team Canada. Mark's brother Matt Teahen played pro baseball briefly.
