Mark Hendrickson
| Mark Hendrickson | |||
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Hendrickson with the Baltimore Orioles in 2009
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Born: June 23, 1974 Mount Vernon, Washington |
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| MLB debut | |||
| August 6, 2002, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |||
| Last MLB appearance | |||
| August 28, 2011, for the Baltimore Orioles | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 58–74 | ||
| Earned run average | 5.03 | ||
| Strikeouts | 666 | ||
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| Personal information | |
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| Born |
June 23, 1974 Mount Vernon, Washington |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Mount Vernon (Mount Vernon, Washington) |
| College | Washington State (1992–1996) |
| NBA draft | 1996 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Playing career | 1996–2000 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 14, 42 |
| Career history | |
| 1996–1997 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1997 | La Crosse Bobcats |
| 1997–1998 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1999 | La Crosse Bobcats |
| 1999 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1999–2000 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2000 | New Jersey Nets |
| 2000 | La Crosse Bobcats |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 381 (3.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 316 (2.8 rpg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Mark Allan Hendrickson (born June 23, 1974) is an American former baseball and basketball player. Hendrickson was a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) and played power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He is one of just 12 athletes to play in both MLB and the NBA.
Hendrickson is notable for his size, at 6' 9". The only players in Major League Baseball as of 2010 who are taller than Hendrickson are Jon Rauch, at 6'11", and Chris Young, at 6'10". Hendrickson is a groundball pitcher, with a fastball in the high 80s and a decent 12–6 curveball. Hendrickson also has a 10–4 slider, but his slider only reaches the high 70s to low 80s. Thus, when Hendrickson has success, it is due to control, movement, and location and not power.
Hendrickson was a three-sport standout in tennis, basketball, and baseball at Mount Vernon High School in the state of Washington. During his sophomore year, he was a member of the state championship baseball team and the runner-up state basketball team. He was a member of the state championship basketball team during his junior year, where he earned recognition as the co-MVP of the tournament for his play. He was also named team captain, team MVP, and named to the All-Area and All-State teams. A tennis state qualifier, Hendrickson was also named to the baseball All-Area team.
As a senior, Hendrickson led the Bulldogs to a second basketball championship. He was team captain, team MVP, All-Area, All-State, and the state basketball tournament MVP. For his performance on the basketball court, he was named the Gatorade State Player of the Year. In addition to his remarkable basketball play, he was able to help his team win the state championship in baseball, while also qualifying for state in tennis. He was named the Skagit Valley Herald Athlete of the Year both his junior and senior years.
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