Justin Marks (2007-09) (2023) - Athletics Hall of Fame

Justin Marks (2007-09)

Induction:
2023
Class:
2009

One of the top starting pitchers in UofL baseball history, Justin Marks (2007-09) was a three-year starter, helping the Cards to three NCAA Tournament appearances and the school's first appearance in the College World Series in 2007.

He closed his career with 29 wins, which ranks third all-time at Louisville. He posted a remarkable 2.97 earned average, striking out 305 batters in 300 innings pitched, which are the third-most in school history.

A two-time All-American, Marks was tabbed the 2007 Big East Rookie of the Year and a Freshman All-American after posting a 9-2 record with a 2.67 earned run average to help the Cards reach the College World Series. In winning Big East Pitcher of the Year honors in 2009, Marks went 11-3 with a 3.77 earned run average, while striking out 129 batters in 105.0 innings pitched.

A three-time All-Big East selection, Marks was drafted in the third round by Oakland in the 2009 MLB Draft and made his major league debut with Kansas City in 2014.