Age, Biography and Wiki
Mark Melancon was born on 28 March, 1985 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, U.S., is an American baseball player (born 1985). Discover Mark Melancon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 38 years old?
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| Age |
38 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
28 March 1985 |
| Birthday |
28 March |
| Birthplace |
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 38 years old group.
Mark Melancon Height, Weight & Measurements
At 38 years old, Mark Melancon height is 6′ 2″ .
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6′ 2″ |
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Who Is Mark Melancon's Wife?
His wife is Mary Catherine Melancon (m. 2009)
| Family |
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| Wife |
Mary Catherine Melancon (m. 2009) |
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Mark Melancon Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mark Melancon worth at the age of 38 years old? Mark Melancon’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Mark Melancon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Player |
Mark Melancon Social Network
Timeline
Mark David Melancon (born March 28, 1985) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.
He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Nationals, San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and Arizona Diamondbacks.
He was also named to several All-State teams in these three sports and helped won a Baseball State Championship in 2003.
He was also a member of the National Honor Society.
Melancon was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 30th round of the 2003 MLB draft.
He declined the offer so that he could attend the University of Arizona.
As a member of the Arizona Wildcats baseball team, Melancon appeared in 29 games (a single-season freshman record) and played in 5 post-season games.
He pitched in 10 games for the United States national baseball team that summer.
In his sophomore year he worked as a closing pitcher, achieving 11 saves (a single-season record) in 34 appearances.
Melancon was drafted by the New York Yankees in the ninth round of the 2006 MLB draft.
He played a shortened season in 2006 due to a strained elbow ligament, and had a college career total of 18 saves.
The New York Yankees selected Melancon in the ninth round of the 2006 MLB draft.
Melancon pitched for the Staten Island Yankees of the Class A-Short Season New York–Penn League in 2006.
He missed the entire 2007 season after having Tommy John surgery in October 2006.
In 2008, he pitched for three of the Yankees minor league affiliates: the Single-A Tampa Yankees, Double-A Trenton Thunder and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, going 8–1 with a 2.27 ERA in 41 relief appearances, holding batters to a .202 batting average.
Following the season, Baseball America rated him the organization's ninth best prospect.
He made his MLB debut in 2009.
Melancon was called up to MLB for the first time on April 25, 2009.
He made his MLB debut as a relief pitcher against the Boston Red Sox on April 26, pitching two scoreless innings.
He was then optioned back to Triple-A team Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees on May 8, and recalled back to the Majors on July 9.
Melancon played in 13 games with an 0–1 record and a 3.86 ERA during his time in the Majors in 2009.
Although he was not on the 25-man active roster for the postseason, he got his first World Series ring as the Yankees won the World Series over the Phillies.
Melancon started the 2010 season in the minors and made 2 appearances in the Majors accumulating an ERA of 9.00 in 2 relief appearances with the Yankees.
For the rest of 2010 with the Astros, Melancon went 2–0 with a 3.12 ERA in 20 relief appearances.
Overall in 2010 combined with two teams, Melancon made 22 total appearances going 2–0 with a 4.22 ERA.
In 2011, Melancon experienced more playing time in the Majors as he appeared in 71 games with an 8–4 record, 20 saves, and a 2.78 ERA.
On April 14 against the San Diego Padres, he walked in his only plate appearance of the season (and of his career to date).
On December 14, 2011, Melancon was traded to the Boston Red Sox for infielder Jed Lowrie and starter Kyle Weiland.
After only his first four appearances in 2012, where his ERA was 49.50, Melancon was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket on April 18, the day after he gave up six runs, including three home runs, without recording an out against the Texas Rangers.
Melancon was recalled June 10 after an injury to Rich Hill.
During his time in the Majors with the Red Sox in 2012, Melancon finished the season 0–2 and a 6.20 ERA and 1 save in 41 appearances.
Melancon was an MLB All-Star in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2021.
Melancon was born in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and attended Golden High School, where he lettered all four years in baseball, basketball and three times in football.
Melancon began the 2013 season as a setup reliever, with Jason Grilli as the closer.
He was selected as an All Star as a setup man in 2013, the first selection of his career.
After Grilli went on the disabled list, Melancon was named the acting closer for the Pirates.
He led the National League in saves in 2015, and won the Trevor Hoffman Award that year.
Thus through the 2020 season he has a perfect 1.000 on-base percentage for his career.
