Mark Melancon
American professional baseball player
Mark David Melancon ( mə-LAN-sən; born March 28, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and current coach. He 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. Melancon was drafted by the New York Yankees in the ninth round of the 2006 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2009. He led the National League in saves in 2015, and won the Trevor Hoffman Award that year. Melancon was an MLB All-Star in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2021.
Early years
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. He was also named to several All-State teams in these three sports and helped win 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.
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