Brandon Marklund
Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (1996-06-10) June 10, 1996
North Vancouver, Canada
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Brandon Marklund (born June 10, 1996) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher, formerly in the Kansas City Royals organization.

Career

Marklund played college baseball at the Bryan College. After going undrafted in the MLB Draft, he signed with the Auckland Tuatara of the Australian Baseball League. In 14 games pitched, he went 1–0 with a 2.29 earned run average (ERA) and 15 strikeouts.[1]

In January 2019, Marklund signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals after he impressed them in a tryout.[2][3] He also had a tryout with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[4]

Marklund made his debut in the Royals organization with the Lexington Legends. After the season, he played for the Canada national baseball team in the 2019 WBSC Premier12.[5]

In 2020, Marklund pitched in simulation games after the MiLB season was cancelled. After getting injured in Royals Spring Training in 2021 and 2022, Marklund was released. As of Summer 2023, Marklund pitches for the independent Winnipeg Goldeyes.

References

  1. ↑ "Baseball: Auckland Tuatara relief pitcher Brandon Marklund earns Major League trial" – via www.newshub.co.nz.
  2. ↑ "Brandon Marklund's baseball odyssey continues". North Shore News.
  3. ↑ Lewis, Alec. "Brandon Marklund's odyssey from Canada to the Kansas City Royals: 'This kid's either crazy or he loves the game'". The Athletic.
  4. ↑ "Baseball: Auckland Tuatara pitcher Brandon Marklund lands tryouts with Arizona Diamondbacks, other MLB teams". NZ Herald.
  5. ↑ "Three North Vancouver pitchers named to Team Canada". North Shore News.


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