John Mariotti (born August 19, 1984) is an American former professional

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. He was drafted by the

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in the 44th round of the 2003 MLB draft out of

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and in the 36th round of the 2004 MLB draft out of

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, but did not sign either time. He was then drafted by the

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in the 18th round of the

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from

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and signed. Mariotti played for the Orioles farm system through 2010 before he was released. He then signed with the

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of the

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. He was on the roster for the

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at the

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and

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