Mark Prior

Mark Prior

Mark William Prior (born September 7, 1980 in San Diego, California) is an American professional baseball pitcher. He pitched for the Chicago Cubs from 2002-2006 and is currently a free agent. His repertoire of pitches included a mid-90s mph fastball, a curveball, a slurve, and a changeup. He is also best known for a string of injuries that halted his major league career.

Read more about Mark Prior:  Amateur Career, Injuries, Pitching Mechanics

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    Bible: New Testament, Mark 3:24,25.

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