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Marquis grew up on Staten Island, New York, where he played Little League Baseball on a team that made it to the Little League World Series in 1991.

The left-hander was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the first round of the 1996 free agent draft. He was the 35th selection overall.

Marquis made it to the majors with the Braves in September 2000, appearing strictly in relief, finishing seven games in his 15 appearances and winning one. He became a starting pitcher in 20012001 is a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar), and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall ap, and was used exclusively as a starter in 20022002 is a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). 2002 was the first palindromic year since 1991 and the last until 2112. 2002 was also designated: International Year of Ecotourism and Mountains National Science Year in the United Kingdom, making 22 appearances.

After the 2002 season, Marquis was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals, where he was used mainly out of the bullpenBaseball terminology relief pitcher warms up in the bullpen, beyond the outfield fence In baseball, the bullpen is the area where pitchers warm-up before entering a game. Depending on the ballpark, it may be situated in foul territory down the baselines o in 20032003 is a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar), and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Summary Perhaps the defining global event of the year 2003 was the Invasion of Iraq launched by the U. He returned as a starter in 20042004 is a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 2004 calendar), and has also been designated the: International Year of Rice International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition Elections are to be held in 73 co and posted a career-best 15-9 record, with a 3.71 earned run averageIn baseball statistics, the earned run average (denoted by ERA is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by multiplying the number of earned runs allowed by nine, and dividing by the number of innings pitc and a career-high 138 strikeoutIn baseball, a strikeout or strike out (denoted by K or SO occurs when the batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. Strikeouts are associated with dominance on the part of the pitcher and incompetence on the part of the batter, although for ps, for the National LeagueThis article refers to the American baseball league. For the English cricket league of the same name, please see National League (cricket). The term National League generally refers to the organization more properly referred to as the National League of P champions. Manager Tony LaRussa tabbed Marquis to start Game 4 of the 2004 World Series.