Brandon Marklund

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39+13 innings pitched. After the season, he played for the Canada national baseball team in the 2019 WBSC Premier12. [5]

Marklund did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [6] He underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2021 and missed the entirety of the season as a result. [7] He missed the entire 2022 campaign as well, and was released by the Royals organization on April 25, 2023. [8]

Winnipeg Goldeyes

On April 27, 2023, Marklund signed with the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association of Professional Baseball. [9] In 12 games for the Goldeyes, he struggled to a 15.53 ERA with 9 strikeouts across 13+13 innings of work. Marklund was released by the Goldeyes on July 9.

Québec Capitales

On May 9, 2024, Marklund signed with the Québec Capitales of the Frontier League. [10] He made 6 appearances out of the bullpen, registering a 2.70 ERA with 10 strikeouts over 6+23 innings. On June 1, Marklund was released by the Capitales. [11]

Welland Jackfish

On June 6, 2024, Marklund signed with the Welland Jackfish of the Intercounty Baseball League. [12] [13]

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Brandon Marklund
Welland Jackfish
Pitcher
Born: (1996-06-10) June 10, 1996 (age 28)
North Vancouver, Canada
Bats: Right
Throws: Right