Mark Prior
Baseball pitcher with Cubs success
Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2002 with the Chicago Cubs. Achieved 18 wins in 2003, earning a place on the All-Star team. Played a key role in the Cubs' pitching lineup during the early 2000s. Injuries affected later career, leading to retirement in 2013 after brief stints with the San Diego Padres.
Selected as an All-Star in 2003
Achieved 18 wins in the 2003 season
Played for the Chicago Cubs from 2002 to 2006
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