He was a starting pitcher for the Syracuse Stars of the American Association for the last two months of the 1890 season.

Mars led the 55–72 Stars in winning percentage (.643) with a 9–5 record.

He was also one of the league's better fielding pitchers, as he made only 2 errors in his 16 total appearances.

Mars died in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois at the age of 75.

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