Shaun Marcum
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Shaun Michal Marcum
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 180 lb.
- School Southwest Missouri State University
- Debut September 6, 2005
- Born December 14, 1981 in Kansas City, MO USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Shaun Marcum missed all of the 2009 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in September 2008. He had established himself as a top starter in his second full season for the Toronto Blue Jays, with a 3.29 ERA in 25 starts in 2008. He came back to be the Jays' opening day starter in 2010, taking a no-hitter into the 7th inning before giving up a walk, a hit to Vladimir Guerrero and a three-run game-tying homer to Nelson Cruz. He ended up with a no-decision.
Marcum delivered the 2-0 cutter to Alex Rodriguez on August 4, 2010 that turned into home run number 600 for A-Rod at New Yankee Stadium. On August 16, he pitched the first complete game of his career, a one-hitter over the Oakland Athletics; the only hit he gave up was a 7th-inning solo home run to Conor Jackson in the 3-1 victory. After the season, he was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers for P Carlos Villanueva and top infield prospect Brett Lawrie.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (2011)
