Mark Grant
Baseball player and sportscaster
Born
October 24th, 1963
61 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1990, predominantly with the San Diego Padres. After retiring as a player, transitioned to broadcasting and became a prominent sportscaster for the Padres. Provided commentary and analysis for various games, contributing to the local sports community through engaging discussions and insights on the game.
Played for the San Diego Padres
Worked as a sportscaster for the Padres
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