Mark De Rosa
Second baseman, Chicago Cubs
No. 7
Age: 33
Height/weight: 6-1/205
Bats/throws: Right/Right
Born: 2/26/1975 Carlstadt, NJ
Years pro: 11th season
College: Penn
Drafted: 7th round by Atlanta, 1996
MLB debut: Sept. 2, 1998

2008 stats: .271, 3 HR, 22 RBI, 2 SB
Career stats: .278, 51 HR, 287 RBI, 14 SB

PERSONAL

Mark is married to the former Heidi Miller, a model, and they have a daughter, Gabriella Faith. ... He graduated from Bergen Catholic High in Oradell, NJ, in 1993, and was selected All-State in both baseball and football. … At UPenn, he played baseball and football and was the starting quarterback from 1993-95. He left Penn after his junior year and was selected in the 7th round of the 1996 MLB First-Year Players Draft by the Atlanta Braves. … On Nov. 14, 2006 he signed to a three-year, $13 million contract with the Cubs. … The versatile utility man can play outfield and every position in the infield. ... Early in 2008 he experienced trouble breathing and a rapid heartbeat. DeRosa had a successful heart procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat. … He enjoys golf, weightlifting, bowling and music and is an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.