Jason Marquis

Jason Scott Marquis (born August 21, 1978, in Manhasset, New York), is a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitches for the St. Louis Cardinals.

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August 21 - 1978 - Manhasset, New York - Major League - Baseball - Pitcher - St. Louis Cardinals

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Marquis grew up in Staten Island, New York's Tottenville neighborhood, where he played Little League Baseball on a team that made it to the Little League World Series in 1991.

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Staten Island, New York - Tottenville - Little League Baseball - Little League World Series - 1991

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The right-hander was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the first round of the 1996 free agent draft after having graduated from Tottenville High School. He was the 35th selection overall.

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Atlanta Braves - 1996

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Marquis made it to the majors with the Braves in September 2000, appearing strictly in relief, finishing seven games in his 15 appearances and winning one. He became a starting pitcher in 2001, and was used exclusively as a starter in 2002, making 22 appearances.

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September - 2000 - 2001 - 2002

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After the 2002 season, Marquis was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals, where he was used mainly out of the bullpen in 2003. He returned as a starter in 2004 and posted a career-best 15-9 record, with a 3.71 earned run average and a career-high 138 strikeouts, for the National League champions. Manager Tony La Russa tabbed Marquis to start Game 4 of the 2004 World Series. On August 27th, 2005 Marquis pitched a two hit shutout at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC against the Nationals, his first complete game shutout.

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Bullpen - 2003 - 2004 - Earned run average - Strikeout - National League - Champions - Tony La Russa - 2004 World Series - Nationals

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