Mark Petkovsek was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for several teams during his career. He was born on November 18, 1965, in Beaumont, Texas, and attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he played college baseball for the Longhorns.
Petkovsek was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the 1987 Major League Baseball draft. He made his major league debut with the Cardinals in 1991 and played for them until 1994. During his time with the Cardinals, Petkovsek was primarily used as a relief pitcher, although he did make some starts.
In 1995, Petkovsek signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a free agent. He played for the Pirates for one season before being traded to the Anaheim Angels in 1996. Petkovsek spent three seasons with the Angels, where he was primarily used as a starting pitcher.
After his time with the Angels, Petkovsek signed with the Texas Rangers as a free agent in 1999. He played for the Rangers for two seasons before being traded to the San Diego Padres in 2001. Petkovsek played his final season with the Padres before retiring from baseball.
Throughout his career, Petkovsek was known for his versatility as a pitcher. He was able to pitch effectively as both a starter and a reliever, and he was also able to pitch in a variety of different roles. Petkovsek was also known for his control on the mound, as he was able to limit walks and keep the ball in the strike zone.
Overall, Petkovsek had a solid career as a major league pitcher. He finished his career with a record of 56-51 and an ERA of 4.57. While he was never a star player, Petkovsek was a reliable pitcher who was able to contribute to his teams in a variety of different ways.
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