Mark DeRosa: podcast appearances and interviews

Mark Thomas DeRosa is an American former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2013. During his career, he played for multiple teams including the Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals, and Toronto Blue Jays. DeRosa primarily played at third base and second base, but he was also versatile enough to start at nearly every other position except center field, pitcher, and catcher. His adaptability made him a valuable utility player throughout his career. Born in Carlstadt, New Jersey, DeRosa attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he excelled both as a quarterback leading the football team to two Ivy League championships and as a baseball player for the Quakers. He was drafted by the Braves in the seventh round of the 1996 MLB draft and made his major league debut in 1998. Over his career, he transitioned from a shortstop to a utility player, eventually becoming a starting third baseman with the Braves in 2004. After stints with other teams, including notable performances such as hitting over 20 home runs for the first time in 2008 with the Cubs, DeRosa experienced injuries that limited his playing time later in his career. He concluded his playing career with the Blue Jays in 2013. Following his retirement, DeRosa has worked as a studio analyst for MLB Network and managed the United States national baseball team at the 2023 and 2026 World Baseball Classics, leading both teams to win silver medals.