Garrett Lee Mock (born April 25, 1983 in

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) is an American former professional

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who played in

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(MLB) for the

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Career

Amateur career

Mock attended the

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where he played as part of the

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team. In 2003, he played

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in the

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for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox, where he was named the Eastern division

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of the league's annual

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Arizona Diamondbacks

He was the first of his UH class to be selected in the 2004 amateur draft, being chosen by

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in the third round. Mock began the 2006 season pitching for the

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of the Double-A Southern League, where he accrued a 4–8

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and 4.95

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(ERA) in 23 starts.

Washington Nationals

On August 7, 2006, Mock was acquired by the Nationals along with fellow

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pitcher Matt Chico in a trade for veteran right-handed pitcher Liván Hernández. After joining the Nationals organization, he pitched for the

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of the Double-A Eastern League, compiling a 10.26 ERA in his first 4 starts, all losses. His 2006 season ended September 2, after undergoing surgery to repair a tear in the

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tendon of his knee. In 2007, Mock posted a win–loss record of 2–7 and an ERA of 5.12 in 15 appearances for the High Single-A

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, Rookie-Level Gulf Coast Nationals and Double-A Harrisburg Senators. During the 2007–2008 off-season, Mock pitched for the Peoria Javelinas of the

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. On October 23, 2007, Mock was added to the Nationals 40-man roster. In 2008, after starting the year with the Triple-A

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, Mock made his major league debut on June 8, giving up four

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s in innings. Mock was selected for the

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roster at the 2008

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. On August 7, Mock was recalled by the Nationals from Columbus. He would spend most of the rest of the season as a relief pitcher including a 1.93 ERA in the month of September. Mock had neck surgery in 2010 and was out most of the season. He was designated for assignment on September 6, 2011, he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A

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on September 13. He became a free agent following the season on November 2.

Toronto Blue Jays

On November 23, 2011, Mock signed a minor league contract with the

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. He was released on February 17, 2012.

Boston Red Sox

On March 2, 2012, Mock signed a minor league contract with the

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Houston Astros

On August 3, 2012, Mock was traded to the

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for future considerations. Mock was 3–2 with a 3.33 ERA and 5 saves in 35 appearances over innings with Triple-A Pawtucket before the trade. Mock pitched in 12 games with Triple-A

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, striking out 15 over 13 innings. He became a free agent following the season on November 2.

Arizona Diamondbacks (second stint)

On November 7, 2012, Mock signed a minor-league deal with the

with an invitation to spring training. He was released on August 18, 2013.

International

After the 2013 season, he went to training camp for the

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but never played for the team. https://www.sponichi.co.jp/baseball/news/2013/11/12/kiji/K20131112006997640.html

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