Richard Donald Mrozik (born January 2, 1975) is an American former professional

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player who played two games in the

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for the

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in 2002–03. Mrozik was drafted by the

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in the 6th round, 136th overall, in the

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. He retired following the 2004–05 season after spending eight years in the minor leagues. Mrozik spent four years at the

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, where he was named a Second Team All-Star by the

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in his senior year of 1996–97.

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