Parker Michael Markel, a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, was born on September 15, 1990. He formerly played Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Tampa Bay Rays selected him in the 39th round of the 2010 MLB draft and signed him. From 2010 until 2016, Markel was a member of the Rays organization.
During his time with them, he was a member of the Gulf Coast Rays, Hudson Valley Renegades, Bowling Green Hot Rods, Charlotte Stone Crabs, Montgomery Biscuits, and Durham Bulls.
Markel signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners on September 28, 2018. He opened the 2019 season with the Arkansas Travelers and the Tacoma Rainiers.
On May 12, Markel’s contract was selected, and he was called up to the major leagues for the first time. He made his major league debut that day versus the Boston Red Sox. On July 23, 2019, Markel was designated for assignment.
On July 27, 2019, Markel was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates. On October 31, 2019, Markel was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations. He was designated for assignment on February 10, 2020. He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.
On November 17, 2020, Markel signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization. Markel spent the year with the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas, posting a 4.42 ERA with 91 strikeouts across 41 appearances.
On September 22, 2021, Markel was released by San Diego. On March 5, 2022, Markel signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics. The Athletics promoted Markel to the major leagues on May 29.
Markel has never divulged any information about his parents, he is a very private person who likes to keep his personal life away from media attention.