Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Parker Markel was born September 15, 1990, in Newport Beach, California. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 39th round of the 2010 MLB draft and signed with them.

Markel spent the 2010 through 2016 seasons in the Rays organization. During his time with them, he played for the Gulf Coast Rays, Hudson Valley Renegades, Bowling Green Hot Rods, Charlotte Stone Crabs, Montgomery Biscuits, and the Durham Bulls.

Markel signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners on September 28, 2018. He opened the 2019 season with the Arkansas Travelers and the Tacoma Rainiers. On May 12, Markel's contract was selected and he was called up to the major leagues for the first time. He made his major league debut that day versus the Boston Red Sox. On July 23, 2019, Markel was designated for assignment.