Mark Canha
Mark David Canha (/ˈkænə/;[1] born February 15, 1989) is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics. Canha made his MLB debut in 2015.
| Mark Canha | |
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Canha with the New York Mets in 2022 | |
| New York Mets – No. 19 | |
| Outfielder/ First baseman | |
| Born: February 15, 1989 San Jose, California | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 8, 2015, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Batting average | .248 |
| Home runs | 102 |
| Runs batted in | 355 |
| Teams | |
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Career
Amateur career
Canha attended Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, California. In 2007, his senior year, he batted .440 with 11 home runs.[2] After graduating from high school, he attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he played college baseball for the California Golden Bears baseball team. In 2009, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3][4] In 2010, his junior season, he hit .319 with ten home runs and 69 runs batted in (RBIs) in 54 games.
Miami Marlins
After the season, the Florida Marlins selected Canha in the seventh round of the 2010 MLB draft.[5][6] In 2014, Canha played for the New Orleans Zephyrs of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League (PCL).[7]
Oakland Athletics
The Colorado Rockies chose Canha in the 2014 Rule 5 draft from the Marlins,[8] and then traded him to the Athletics for Austin House.[9] During spring training in 2015, Canha led the Athletics in home runs, but led all major league players in strikeouts. Due to the team's need for a power hitter following the offseason trades of Josh Donaldson and Brandon Moss,[10] Canha made the Athletics' Opening Day roster.[11] In his major league debut, on April 8, Canha had three hits and four RBIs.[12] Canha remained with the Athletics throughout the 2015 season, and led all American League rookies in RBIs.[13] He finished the season with 16 home runs and 70 RBIs, while playing multiple positions for the A's.[citation needed]
Canha underwent season-ending hip surgery after only 16 games with Oakland in 2016. Returning in 2017, he played six games with the A's before being optioned to the Nashville Sounds of the PCL on April 15.[14] On November 8, 2017, Canha underwent right wrist surgery to remove a cyst.[15]
In 2018, Canha hit a career-high 17 home runs with 52 RBIs and a .249/.328/.449 batting line.[16] In 2019, Canha set career highs in average (.273), home runs (26), runs (80) and walks (67) in 126 games. In 2020, Canha slashed .246/.387/.408 with 5 home runs and 33 RBIs in 191 at-bats for the club.[17]
On May 2, 2021, Canha was hit by a pitch for the 60th time in his career, most all-time in the Oakland history of the Athletics franchise. In 2021 he tied for the major league lead in hit by pitches, with 27.[18] After the season, Canha became a free agent and the Athletics did not make an $18.4 million qualifying offer.[19] During his time at Oakland, Canha recorded 645 appearances and recorded a .244 batting average, a .344 on-base percentage and a .431 slugging percentage. He hit 89 home runs and drove in 294 runs.[1]
New York Mets
On November 30, 2021, Canha signed with the New York Mets on a two-year deal worth $26.5 million, with an option for a third year.[20] Canha said he signed with the Mets because he "was ready for the big stage and New York's a big stage" and he wanted "to show the world what [he] can do."[21] On April 15, 2022, Canha was placed on the COVID-19 injured list.[22] He returned five days later on April 20, 2022.[23]
In 2022, Canha led the majors in hit by pitch (28), and batted .266/.367/.403 with 13 home runs in 462 at bats.[24][25]
Personal life
Canha's wife, Marci, is an architect originally from San Jose.[26] They live in San Francisco during the season and spend their offseasons in Arizona.[13] Canha is of Portuguese heritage.[27]
Canha is also a foodie , he loves trying new places and new types of food. Canha has described himself as a liberal and an ardent supporter of LGBT rights.[28]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Mark Canha Stats | Baseball-Reference.com".
- ^ "Mark Canha '07: Playing in the Big Leagues". March 28, 2019.
- ^ "2009 Brewster Whitecaps". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ "Mark Canha". wickedlocal.com. June 24, 2009. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "Three former Bells are selected in MLB draft". ContraCostaTimes.com. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ "Former Cal player Mark Canha is busting out with the New Orleans Zephyrs". ContraCostaTimes.com. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ "Former Cal player Mark Canha is busting out with the New Orleans Zephyrs". July 30, 2014.
- ^ "Marlins add reliever, lose slugger Canha in Rule 5 draft". Miami Marlins. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ . CSN Bay Area. Archived from the original on January 10, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ "A's hoping for power from rookie Canha". SFGate. April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ^ "Athletics first baseman Mark Canha earns roster spot". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ^ "A's Mark Canha enjoys a smashing major-league debut". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ^ a b "Year of change for A's rookies Burns and Canha". InsideBayArea.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ^ "Oakland A's call up Jaff Decker, option Mark Canha". SBNation.com. April 15, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ "Mark Canha has wrist surgery". MLB. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ^ "Evaluating A's arbitration in 2018 MLB offseason: Mark Canha". RSN.
- ^ https://edge-forums.nbcsports.com/topic/843926-mark-canha-2021-outlook/[dead link]
- ^ "Major League Leaderboards » 2021 » Batters » Standard Statistics | FanGraphs Baseball". www.fangraphs.com.
- ^ "Mark Canha does not receive $18.4M qualifying offer from Athletics | RSN". Nbcsports.com. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
- ^ DiComo, Anthony (April 15, 2022). "Marte, Canha, Escobar deals made official". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Johnson, Dalton (December 2, 2021). "Former A's OF Canha explains why he chose Mets in free agency". NBC Bay Area. NBC Sports. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ DiComo, Anthony (April 15, 2022). "Brandon Nimmo, Mark Canha on COVID-19 injured list". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Ragazzo, Pat (April 20, 2022). "Mets Activate Mark Canha From COVID IL". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/splits-leaderboards?splitArr=&splitArrPitch=&position=B&autoPt=false&splitTeams=false&statType=player&statgroup=1&startDate=2022-03-01&endDate=2022-11-01&players=&filter=&groupBy=season&wxTemperature=&wxPressure=&wxAirDensity=&wxElevation=&wxWindSpeed=&sort=16,1[bare URL]
- ^ "Mark Canha Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ Slusser, Susan (December 11, 2014). "A's trade for Rule 5 player Mark Canha, a Cal alum". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
- ^ Martinez, Phillip (July 24, 2022). "Mets' Mark Canha reveals surprising 'proper' pronunciation of last name". SNY.tv. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ Martino, Andy (June 21, 2022). "Mark Canha talks Pride Night, feminism, the Tampa Bay Rays, and how to use our platform and privilege". SNY.tv. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Mark Canha on Twitter