Mark Prior

Baseball pitcher with Cubs success

Mark Prior - Athletes & Sports Figures born September 7th, 1980
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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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