One in a series of player profiles for the USA Men’s National team, which will be competing in the 2017 WBSC Men’s World Championship, July 7-16, 2017 at Whitehorse, Yukon.
Marcus Tan
Height: 6’1
Position: Utility
Hometown: Union City, Calif.
School: Cal State East Bay
Graduation: 2007
R/R
A FEW ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Joined the Team USA roster in 2009
Played at two ISF Men’s World Championships
TEAM USA EXPERIENCE
2014 National Team Member
Played in the Pan American Games Qualifier
– Played in six of Team USA’s eight games and scored one run
2013 National Team Member
Played in the ISF Men’s World Championship
– Hit .208 (5-for-24) with one HR, four RBI and two runs scored
2009 National Team Member
Played in the ISF Men’s World Championship
GETTING TO KNOW TAN
Parents: Debbie and Maurice Tan
Siblings: Alvin, Merrick, Mikey and Marissa
Favorite sport besides softball: Basketball, Football
What it means to represent the United States: Its one of the biggest blessings brought upon me. To compete at the highest level against other countries is an unexplainable feeling.
How did you get started in softball: My brother introduced me into softball after finishing college. His club team was short and a player and I played and haven’t stopped playing since.
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