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Mark Canha

Mark Canha is an American professional baseball player currently in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. Primarily an outfielder and first baseman, Canha made his Major League Baseball debut in 2015. Before joining the Brewers, he played for the Oakland Athletics, New York Mets, Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants, establishing himself as a versatile and experienced player in MLB.

February 15, 1989: Mark Canha's Birth

On February 15, 1989, Mark David Canha was born. He is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman.

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2007: Senior Year at Bellarmine College Preparatory

In 2007, Mark Canha's senior year at Bellarmine College Preparatory, he batted .440 with 11 home runs.

2009: Played for Brewster Whitecaps

In 2009, Mark Canha played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2010: Drafted by Florida Marlins

After the 2010 season, the Florida Marlins selected Mark Canha in the seventh round, with the 227th overall selection, of the Major League Baseball draft. He then split the season between the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Marlins and Low-A Jamestown Jammers.

2010: Junior Season at University of California, Berkeley

In 2010, Mark Canha's junior season, he hit .319 with ten home runs and 69 runs batted in (RBI) in 54 games.

2011: Played for Greensboro Grasshoppers

In 2011, Mark Canha spent the season with the Single-A Greensboro Grasshoppers, playing in 107 games.

2012: Played for Jupiter Hammerheads

In 2012, Mark Canha made 114 appearances for the High-A Jupiter Hammerheads.

2013: Played for Jacksonville Suns

In 2013, Mark Canha spent the campaign with the Double-A Jacksonville Suns, playing in 128 contests.

December 11, 2014: Traded to Oakland Athletics

On December 11, 2014, the Colorado Rockies chose Mark Canha in the Rule 5 draft from the Marlins, and then traded him to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Austin House.

2014: Played for New Orleans Zephyrs

In 2014, Mark Canha played for the New Orleans Zephyrs of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League (PCL), making 127 appearances.

2015: MLB Debut

In 2015, Mark Canha made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2015: MLB Debut with Athletics

In 2015, Mark Canha made the Athletics' Opening Day roster and made his major league debut, leading all American League rookies in RBIs and finishing the season with 16 home runs and 70 RBIs.

2016: Season-Ending Hip Surgery

In 2016, Mark Canha underwent season-ending hip surgery after only 16 games with Oakland.

November 8, 2017: Right Wrist Surgery

On November 8, 2017, Mark Canha underwent right wrist surgery to remove a cyst.

2018: Career-High Home Runs

In 2018, Mark Canha hit a career-high 17 home runs with 52 RBIs.

2019: Career Highs in Multiple Categories

In 2019, Mark Canha set career highs in average (.273), home runs (26), runs (80) and walks (67) in 126 games.

2020: Season with Oakland Athletics

In 2020, Mark Canha slashed .246/.387/.408 with 5 home runs and 33 RBIs in 191 at-bats for the Oakland Athletics.

May 2, 2021: Most Hit by Pitches in Oakland Athletics History

On May 2, 2021, Mark Canha was hit by a pitch for the 60th time in his career, the most all-time in the Oakland history of the Athletics franchise.

November 30, 2021: Signed with New York Mets

On November 30, 2021, Mark Canha signed a two-year, $26.5 million contract with the New York Mets with an option for a third year.

April 15, 2022: Placed on COVID-19 Injured List

On April 15, 2022, Mark Canha was placed on the COVID-19 injured list.

July 31, 2023: Traded to Milwaukee Brewers

On July 31, 2023, the Mets traded Mark Canha to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Justin Jarvis.

November 4, 2023: Traded to Detroit Tigers

On November 4, 2023, the Brewers traded Mark Canha to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Blake Holub.

July 30, 2024: Traded to San Francisco Giants

On July 30, 2024, the Tigers traded Mark Canha to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for Eric Silva.

February 22, 2025: Signed Minor League Contract with Brewers

On February 22, 2025, Mark Canha signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.