Bridgewater College

VIDEO: MARK PUCKETT'S HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

Mark Puckett finished his career as one of the top baseball players in Bridgewater College history.

Puckett lettered four years for the Eagles and received conference and national honors during his final two seasons.  As a junior, Puckett was named to the All-ODAC first team and was recognized as the ODAC Player of the Year.  Puckett also received third-team All-American honors as a junior.  As a senior, he was once again named to the All-ODAC first team and All-American third team at first base.

When he graduated, Puckett held Bridgewater single-season records for RBI's, batting average and home runs.  He hit for a .429 average during his career, a record that still stands as the best mark in Bridgewater College history.

Following graduation Bridgewater, Puckett embarked on a career in education and continued his involvement with baseball.  During his coaching career, his teams have won three Hartford County (Md.) championships, one conference championship and three regional titles.  His teams have made three appearances in the state tournament.  He was named the Maryland Coach of the Year in 2002 by the National Federation of High School Coaches.  The Baltimore Sun recognized Puckett as the Hartford County Coach of the Year in 1991, 1993, and 2003.

Puckett has coached at Hartford County Junior College and was an assistant at the University of Maryland (Baltimore Campus).  He has also worked as a scout for the Florida Marlins and has also been active in his church.  Puckett also started a Huddle Group for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Fallston High School.