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Mark Canha
Canha with the New York Mets in 2023
Kansas City Royals – No. 21
Outfielder / First baseman
Born: (1989-02-15) February 15, 1989 (age 36)
San Jose, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 8, 2015, for the Oakland Athletics
MLB statistics
(through May 21, 2025)
Batting average.250
Home runs120
Runs batted in462
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Mark David Canha (/ˈkænə/;[1] born February 15, 1989) is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics, New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, and San Francisco Giants. He made his MLB debut in 2015.

Career

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Amateur career

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Canha attended Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, California.[2] In 2007, his senior year, he batted .440 with 11 home runs.[3] After graduating from high school, he attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he played college baseball for the California Golden Bears. In 2009, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4][5] In 2010, his junior season, he hit .319 with ten home runs and 69 runs batted in (RBI) in 54 games.

Florida / Miami Marlins

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The Florida Marlins selected Canha in the seventh round, with the 227th overall selection, of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.[6][7] He split his first professional season between the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Marlins and Low-A Jamestown Jammers, hitting .243 with four home runs and 10 RBI across 20 games. Canha spent the 2011 season with the Single-A Greensboro Grasshoppers, playing in 107 games and batting .276/.374/.529 with 25 home runs, 85 RBI, and seven stolen bases.[8]

Canha with Jupiter in 2012

Canha made 114 appearances for the High-A Jupiter Hammerheads in 2012, slashing .293/.382/.411 with six home runs and 68 RBI.[9] He spent the 2013 campaign with the Double-A Jacksonville Suns, playing in 128 contests and batting .273/.371/.449 with 13 home runs and 58 RBI.[10] In 2014, Canha played for the New Orleans Zephyrs of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League (PCL). In 127 appearances, he slashed .303/.384/.505 with 20 home runs and 82 RBI.[11]

Oakland Athletics

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Canha with the Athletics in 2019

On December 11, 2014, the Colorado Rockies chose Canha in the Rule 5 draft from the Marlins,[12] and then traded him to the Oakland Athletics for pitcher Austin House.[13] During spring training in 2015, Canha led the Athletics in home runs but also 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,[14] Canha made the Athletics' Opening Day roster.[15] In his major league debut, on April 8, Canha had three hits and four RBI.[16] Canha remained with the Athletics throughout the 2015 season and led all American League rookies in RBIs.[17] He finished the season with 16 home runs and 70 RBIs, playing primarily at first base and left field.[1]

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.[18] On November 8, 2017, Canha underwent right wrist surgery to remove a cyst.[19]

In 2018, Canha hit a career-high 17 home runs with 52 RBIs and a .249/.328/.449 batting line.[20] 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.[21]

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.[22] After the season, Canha became a free agent after the Athletics did not make an $18.4 million qualifying offer.[23] With Oakland, Canha played in 645 games with a .244/.344/.431 slash line. He hit 89 home runs and drove in 294 runs.[1]

New York Mets

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On November 30, 2021, Canha signed a two-year, $26.5 million contract with the New York Mets with an option for a third year.[24] 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."[25]

On April 15, 2022, Canha was placed on the COVID-19 injured list.[26] He returned five days later on April 20.[27] On August 30, Canha hit the 100th home run of his career off of Andrew Heaney of the Los Angeles Dodgers.[28] On September 10, he hit his first career grand slam off of Andrew Nardi of the Miami Marlins.[29] In 2022, Canha led the majors in hit by pitch (28), and batted .266/.367/.403 with 13 home runs in 462 at-bats.[30][1]

Milwaukee Brewers

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On July 31, 2023, the Mets traded Canha to the Milwaukee Brewers for pitcher Justin Jarvis.[31][32] In 50 games for the Brewers, Canha slashed .287/.373/.427 with five home runs, 33 RBI, and four stolen bases.

Detroit Tigers

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On November 4, 2023, the Brewers traded Canha to the Detroit Tigers for pitcher Blake Holub.[33][34] Across 93 games for Detroit, Canha batted .231/.337/.350 with 7 home runs, 38 RBI, and 4 stolen bases.[35]

San Francisco Giants

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On July 30, 2024, the Tigers traded Canha to the San Francisco Giants for pitcher Eric Silva.[36] Across 32 games for the Giants, Canha batted .288/.376/.329 with no home runs and 4 RBI.[37] He became a free agent after the season.

Mark Canha batting in an Omaha Storm Chasers uniform
Canha in 2025

Kansas City Royals

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On February 22, 2025, Canha signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.[38] On March 21, the Brewers traded Canha to the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Cesar Espinal.[39] Canha was added to the Royals' 40-man roster three days later.[40]

On April 8, Canha left a game against the Minnesota Twins early after running into the left field wall at Kauffman Stadium, resulting in a stint on the injured list.[41] He returned to the Royals on April 20 and plated his first RBI of the season that night, in an ten-inning win over the Detroit Tigers.[42]

Personal life

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Canha's wife, Marci, is an architect who is also originally from San Jose.[43] Canha is of Portuguese heritage.[44]

Canha is a foodie; he loves trying new places and new types of food. Canha has described himself as a liberal and a supporter of LGBTQ rights.[45]

See also

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References

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  2. ^ Nowels, Michael (July 30, 2024). "SF Giants add San Jose native, former A's outfielder Canha at trade deadline". The Mercury News. Archived from the original on August 11, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  3. ^ "Mark Canha '07: Playing in the Big Leagues". The Bell Online. March 28, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  4. ^ "2009 Brewster Whitecaps". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  5. ^ "Mark Canha". wickedlocal.com. June 24, 2009. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  6. ^ "Three former Bells are selected in MLB draft". Contra Costa Times. Archived from the original on December 27, 2014. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  7. ^ "Former Cal player Mark Canha is busting out with the New Orleans Zephyrs". Contra Costa Times. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
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  10. ^ "Mark Canha - Baseball Statistics". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
  11. ^ "Former Cal player Mark Canha is busting out with the New Orleans Zephyrs". July 30, 2014.
  12. ^ "Marlins add reliever, lose slugger Canha in Rule 5 draft". Miami Marlins. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  13. ^ "A's trade for Rule 5 pick Mark Canha, who may find niche". CSN Bay Area. Archived from the original on January 10, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
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  15. ^ "Athletics first baseman Mark Canha earns roster spot". CBSSports.com. April 4, 2015. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  16. ^ Kawahara, Matt (April 9, 2015). "A's Mark Canha enjoys a smashing major-league debut". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  17. ^ "Year of change for A's rookies Burns and Canha". InsideBayArea.com. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
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  19. ^ "Mark Canha has wrist surgery". MLB.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  20. ^ "Evaluating A's arbitration in 2018 MLB offseason: Mark Canha". RSN. October 17, 2018.
  21. ^ "Mark Canha 2021 Outlook - Fantasy Baseball Talk - NBC Sports EDGE Forums". Archived from the original on August 29, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
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  23. ^ Johnson, Dalton (November 7, 2021). "Canha does not receive $18.4M qualifying offer from A's". NBC Sports Bay Area & California. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  24. ^ DiComo, Anthony (April 15, 2022). "Marte, Canha, Escobar deals made official". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  25. ^ 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.
  26. ^ DiComo, Anthony (April 15, 2022). "Brandon Nimmo, Mark Canha on COVID-19 injured list". MLB.com. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  27. ^ Ragazzo, Pat (April 20, 2022). "Mets Activate Mark Canha From COVID IL". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
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  30. ^ "Splits Leaderboards (2022)". FanGraphs.
  31. ^ Anderson, R. J. (July 31, 2023). "Mark Canha trade: Mets send veteran outfielder to Brewers as deadline sell-off continues". CBS Sports.
  32. ^ Passan, Jeff (July 31, 2023). "Milwaukee Brewers acquire OF Mark Canha from New York Mets". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  33. ^ "Brewers acquire right-handed pitcher Blake Holub from Detroit". MLB.com. November 4, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  34. ^ "Tigers acquire OF Mark Canha from Brewers for minor leaguer". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 4, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  35. ^ Petzold, Evan (July 30, 2024). "Detroit Tigers trade outfielder Mark Canha to San Francisco Giants". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  36. ^ Guardado, Maria (July 30, 2024). "Giants thread the needle at Deadline, add OF Canha". MLB.com. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
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  38. ^ "Brewers sign veteran Mark Canha to minor league deal". ESPN.com. Associated Press. February 24, 2025. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  39. ^ "Brewers Acquire Cesar Espinal To Complete Mark Canha Trade". MLB Trade Rumors. April 21, 2025. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
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  41. ^ "Waters gets opportunity to spark outfield bats with Canha to IL". MLB.com. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
  42. ^ "Royals 4-3 Tigers (Apr 20, 2025) Game Recap". ESPN. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
  43. ^ Slusser, Susan (December 11, 2014). "A's trade for Rule 5 player Mark Canha, a Cal alum". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  44. ^ Martinez, Phillip (July 24, 2022). "Mets' Mark Canha reveals surprising 'proper' pronunciation of last name". SNY. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  45. ^ Martino, Andy (June 21, 2022). "Mark Canha talks Pride Night, feminism, the Tampa Bay Rays, and how to use our platform and privilege". SNY. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
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