Garrett Lee Mock (born April 25, 1983 in

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) is an American former professional

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who played in

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(MLB) for the

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Career

Amateur career

Mock attended the

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where he played as part of the

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team. In 2003, he played

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in the

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for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox, where he was named the Eastern division

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of the league's annual

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Arizona Diamondbacks

He was the first of his UH class to be selected in the 2004 amateur draft, being chosen by

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in the third round. Mock began the 2006 season pitching for the

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of the Double-A Southern League, where he accrued a 4–8

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and 4.95

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(ERA) in 23 starts.

Washington Nationals

On August 7, 2006, Mock was acquired by the Nationals along with fellow

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pitcher

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in a trade for veteran right-handed pitcher

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. After joining the Nationals organization, he pitched for the

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of the Double-A Eastern League, compiling a 10.26 ERA in his first 4 starts, all losses. His 2006 season ended September 2, after undergoing surgery to repair a tear in the

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tendon of his knee. In 2007, Mock posted a win–loss record of 2–7 and an ERA of 5.12 in 15 appearances for the High Single-A

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, Rookie-Level

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and Double-A Harrisburg Senators. During the 2007–2008 off-season, Mock pitched for the

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of the

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. On October 23, 2007, Mock was added to the Nationals 40-man roster. In 2008, after starting the year with the Triple-A

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, Mock made his major league debut on June 8, giving up four

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s in innings. Mock was selected for the

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roster at the 2008

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. On August 7, Mock was recalled by the Nationals from Columbus. He would spend most of the rest of the season as a relief pitcher including a 1.93 ERA in the month of September. Mock had neck surgery in 2010 and was out most of the season.

Boston Red Sox

The

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signed Mock to a minor league contract on December 1, 2011. Mock was later released from his contract with the Blue Jays during the week of February 17, 2012. On March 2, 2012, Mock signed a minor league deal with the

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with an invitation to their minor league camp.

Houston Astros

On August 3, Mock was traded to the

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for future considerations. Mock was 3–2 with a 3.33 ERA and 5 saves in 35 appearances over innings with Triple-A Pawtucket before the trade. Mock pitched in 12 games with Triple-A

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, striking out 15 over 13 innings.

Return to the Diamondbacks organization

On November 7, 2012, Mock signed a minor-league deal with the

with an invitation to spring training. The Diamondbacks released him from his minor league contract on August 18, 2013.

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