Shaun Marcum

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**Shaun Marcum**
Position	Relief Pitcher
Team	Toronto Blue Jays
Experience	2 years
Age	25
Height	6'0"
Weight	180 lb
Bats	Right
Throws	Right
College	Missouri State University
Place of Birth	Kansas City, Missouri
Selection	3rd round, 80th overall in 2003
Drafted by	Toronto Blue Jays
Major League Debut	September 6, 2005

Shaun Michael Marcum (born December 14, 1981 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a top pitching prospect for the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays drafted Marcum in the third round, 80th overall of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft. Marcum has shot up through the minors since being drafted and made his MLB debut on September 6, 2005. He had a stellar year in 2005, despite a late season call-up. He is one of the centerpieces of the future for the Blue Jays with his solid physical tools in addition to outstanding composure and strength on the mound. Shaun Marcum went 3-4 for the Blue jays in 2006 in 21 games including 14 starts. In his final 7 starts, he pitched magnificently going 2-1 with a 3.31 ERA.

[edit] Scouting Report

Shaun Marcum throws a solid fastball ranging from 87-90 mph. He also throws a very good slider at speeds from 78-83 mph. In addition he had an 82-83 mph Changeup and a 73-76 mph Curveball.

[edit] Interesting Facts

Shaun is a huge WWE wrestling fan and is friends with WWE superstar Edge.^{[citation needed]}
Was a two time Missouri High School State Wrestling Champion, as well as an All-State Defensive Back in Football.^{[citation needed]}