Mark Mulder
Baseball pitcher and sportscaster
Born
August 5th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball pitcher, played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals. Achieved success in the early 2000s, recognized as a two-time All-Star and a key member of the Athletics' pitching rotation. Contributed significantly to the team's competitive performances during his tenure. After retiring from professional baseball, became a sportscaster, providing analysis and commentary for various sports networks.
Two-time MLB All-Star (2003, 2004)
Member of the Oakland Athletics' rotation
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