Early Years
where was mark born
Newton Memorial Hospital in Newton, New Jersey
What was the first team that Mark played for at the Palos Heights Rec Center?
The Oakland Athletics in the Coach Pitch League
When was Mark baptized and where?
February 2008 at St. Francis De Sales Church in Vernon, NJ
Who was Mark's first friend that lived in our old neighborhood?
William Houston
What is Mark's favorite video game?
Minecraft
What day of the week was Mark born on?
Saturday morning.
Who made Mark his first tee in the yard in Palos Heights?
Mark Houtsma, Chief
What was Marks favorite color in his dreams and what did he dream about as a young boy?
Golden boats
What role did Mark play in the Nativity pageant at Saint Alexander?
Joseph
How does Mark like to get to school?
bike
Why did Mark have to go back in the hospital as a 3 day old?
Jaundice
What travel team did Mark play for 5 years?
Palos Thunder
How old was Mark when his brother Michael was born and what grade was he in?
Mark was 6 years old and in Kindergarten at Saint Alexander.
What role did Mark have in his First Communion Mass?
He read the First Reading.
What did Mark get at age 11 that he is addicted to?
I phone XR
How old was Mark when he went on his first airplane ride? and where was it to?
5 months and it was to Ft. Myers, Florida
What are Mark's typical positions?
shortstop, pitcher, centerfield
What cousin is closest in age to Mark?
Amanda Buccieri is 9 days older and Anna Herber is 11 months younger.
Which teacher has Mark had three times at Saint Alexander?
Mrs. Janet Crowley
Which brother did Mark used to share a room with until July 2020?
Michael
At what age did Mark first crawl out of his crib?
17 months
What pitch does Mark always swing at?
A high curveball
How many states has Mark been to?
20 states and Washington DC
IL, IN, OH, PA, NJ, NY, CT, Washington DC, FL, GA, KY, TN, AL, KY, WI, MI, OH, MA, SC, NC, WV
What year will Mark graduate from high school?
2026
What fitness center and travel team did Mark join this year?
Chulofit and Prestige Travel Baseball