Mark Alan Parent

Position: Catcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 5", Weight: 215 lb.

Born: September 16, 1961 in Ashland, OR
High Schools: Anderson Union HS (Anderson, CA), Union HS (Union, CA)
Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 4th round of the 1979 amateur draft.
Signed June 9, 1979. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 20, 1986 (Age 25)   vs. HOU 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Padres/Phillies/Pirates/Orioles/Cubs/... 1986-1998
Agents: John Boggs, previously: Dennis Gilbert [*]
Final Game: September 1, 1998 (Age 36)   vs. LAD 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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