STANFORD — Mark Marquess, known for decades around college baseball – and Stanford – circles by his jersey number – “9” – died on Friday. He was 78. Marquess played baseball and football at Stanford as a student, then returned to The Farm in the early 1970s and turned the Stanford baseball program into a national powerhouse for four decades until his retirement following the 2017 season. The school announced the news of Marquess’ death, but no cause was indicated. “This man was Stanford baseball,” said David Esquer, who played for Marquess at Stanford and succeeded him as the program’s head coach. “He was my coach, and like a father to me. I wouldn’t be where I am today without him....
