Mark Marquess
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Mark Marquess is the head coach of the Stanford Cardinal baseball
team.
In his 34 years at Stanford (through the end of the 2010 season), he has compiled a record of 1,387–619–7 (.661). His teams have made the postseason 23 times, and have had a record of 109–50 there. In the NCAA Regionals, his teams have a 65–25 record. In the NCAA Super Regionals, his teams have a 10–2 appearance. In the College World Series
, he has compiled a 34–23 record, winning back-to-back national titles in 1988
and 1988
. On April 3, 2011, Marquess won his 1,400th game. He is a member of the Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame.
He attended Stanford from 1965 to 1969, where he played baseball and football. He spent four years in minor league baseball
with the Chicago White Sox
and Cincinnati Reds
organizations, the last year as a player-coach for the Iowa Oaks
, the White Sox' top affiliate. While still with the Oaks, he became an assistant coach at his alma mater in 1972, and was named head coach in 1977. He has spent nearly all of his adult life on the Farm as a player or coach.
Stanford Cardinal baseball
The Stanford Cardinal baseball team represents Stanford University in NCAA Division I college baseball. Along with most other Stanford athletic teams, the baseball team participates in the Pacific-10 Conference. The Cardinal play their home games on campus at the Sunken Diamond, and they are...
team.
In his 34 years at Stanford (through the end of the 2010 season), he has compiled a record of 1,387–619–7 (.661). His teams have made the postseason 23 times, and have had a record of 109–50 there. In the NCAA Regionals, his teams have a 65–25 record. In the NCAA Super Regionals, his teams have a 10–2 appearance. In the College World Series
College World Series
The College World Series or CWS is an annual baseball tournament held in Omaha, Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, which determines the NCAA Division I college baseball champion. The eight teams are split into two, four-team, double-elimination brackets,...
, he has compiled a 34–23 record, winning back-to-back national titles in 1988
1987 College World Series
The 1987 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from May 29 to June 7. The forty-first tournament's champion was Stanford University, coached by Mark Marquess. The Most Outstanding Player was Paul Carey of Stanford University. This CWS was best known for...
and 1988
1988 College World Series
The 1988 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from June 3 to June 11. The forty-second tournament's champion was Stanford University coached by Mark Marquess...
. On April 3, 2011, Marquess won his 1,400th game. He is a member of the Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame.
He attended Stanford from 1965 to 1969, where he played baseball and football. He spent four years in minor league baseball
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
with the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
and Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
organizations, the last year as a player-coach for the Iowa Oaks
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs are a Triple-A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, that plays in the Pacific Coast League. Their home games are played in Des Moines, Iowa, at Principal Park.-Franchise history:...
, the White Sox' top affiliate. While still with the Oaks, he became an assistant coach at his alma mater in 1972, and was named head coach in 1977. He has spent nearly all of his adult life on the Farm as a player or coach.
Coaching Highlights
- 5 College World Series Championship Appearances (1987, '88, 2000, '01, '03)
- 15 College World Series/NCAA Regional Titles (1982, '83, '85, '87, '88, '90, '95, '97, '99, 2000, '01, '02, '03, '06, '08)
- 6 NCAA Regional Titles (1999, 2000, '01, '02, '03, '08)
- 25 NCAA Regional Appearances (1981, '82, '83, '84, '85, '86, '87, '88, '90, '91, '92, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99, 2000, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05, '06, '08)
- 12 Pac-10 Titles (1983, '84, '85, '87, '90, '94, '97, '98, '99, 2000, '03, '04 - First 8 Southern Division)
- 9-Time Pac-10 Coach Of The Year (Southern Division: 1983, '85, '87, '90, '94, '97, '98; Pac-10: 1999, 2003)
- 1,000th Career Win (February 9, 2001)
- 1,400th Career Win (April 3, 2011)
- 100th Career Postseason Win (June 7, 2003)
- He is top ten among all active division 1 coaches in wins
International coaching
- USA Baseball Olympic Head Coach (1988)
- USA Baseball Head Coach (1981, '87, '88)
- USA Baseball Assistant Coach (1984)
- Gold Medal (1988 Seoul Olympics)
- Gold Medal (1981 Intercontinental Cup)
- Gold Medal (1981 World Games)
- Silver Medal (1987 Intercontinental Cup)
- International Coach of the Year (1988)