Mark Brownson
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Mark Phillip Brownson is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
.
Brownson played for two different ballclubs during his career: the Colorado Rockies
(1998–1999) and Philadelphia Phillies
(2000). He made his Major League Baseball
debut on July 21, 1998, an astounding 4-hit, complete game shutout against the Houston Astros
. Unfortunately Brownson struggled throughout the rest of his short career, compiling an 8.54 ERA in the 10 games after his magical debut. He pitched in his 11th and final big league game on July 20, 2000.
Major League Baseball
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pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
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Brownson played for two different ballclubs during his career: the Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
(1998–1999) and Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
(2000). He made his Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
debut on July 21, 1998, an astounding 4-hit, complete game shutout against the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
. Unfortunately Brownson struggled throughout the rest of his short career, compiling an 8.54 ERA in the 10 games after his magical debut. He pitched in his 11th and final big league game on July 20, 2000.