Mark Robert Worrell (born March 8, 1983) is an American former

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who played for the

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and the

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between 2008 and 2011.

Amateur career

A native of

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, Worrell attended John I. Leonard Community High School. He played

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at the

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and

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. In 2003, he played collegiate summer baseball with the

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of the Cape Cod Baseball League. He was selected by the

in the 12th round of the 2004 MLB Draft.

Professional career

Worrell was called up to the major leagues by the Cardinals on June 1, 2008, and made his debut on June 3. On June 5, Worrell hit a three-run home run in his first major league at-bat. On December 4, 2008, Worrell was traded to the San Diego Padres for

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. After missing the entire season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Worrell was non-tendered on December 12, 2009.Padres deal Greene to Cardinals
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On January 7, 2010, Worrell signed a minor league contract to return to the

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. After appearing in 25 games with the

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, he was released on June 23. On July 1, Worrell signed a minor league contract with the

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, but was subsequently released on July 14 after pitching in just four games for the

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. On February 1, 2011, Worrell signed a minor league contract with the

, and started the season with the

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. He was called up by Baltimore on July 17 and appeared in four games, giving up eight runs in two innings, including Mike Trout's first career home run, before returning to Norfolk. He became a free agent after the season.

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13 January 2006 1:25 PM ET. Worrell making strides in winter ball. Familiar name in Cardinals history has organization's attention. By Matthew LeachWorrell player profile at Scout.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Worrell, Mark 1983 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Mexico Arizona Wildcats baseball players Baltimore Orioles players Baseball players from Florida Cotuit Kettleers players Diablos Rojos del México players FIU Panthers baseball players Indian River State Pioneers baseball players Johnson City Cardinals players Major League Baseball pitchers Memphis Redbirds players Mexican League baseball pitchers Norfolk Tides players Palm Beach Cardinals players Peoria Chiefs players Portland Beavers players St. Louis Cardinals players Springfield Cardinals players Tacoma Rainiers players

Amateur career

Professional career

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