| Charlie Shirek | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 25, 1985 Minot, North Dakota | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| KBO debut | |
| April 3, 2013 | |
| Teams | |
Charles J. Shirek (born October 25, 1985) is an American professional baseball pitcher.
Career
Shirek attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where he played college baseball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team.[1] The Chicago White Sox selected Shirek in the 23rd round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft.
In 2012, he pitched to an 11–5 win–loss record with a 3.65 earned run average (ERA) for the Charlotte Knights of the Class AAA International League. His performance led the White Sox to add him to their 40-man roster after the 2012 season.[2] However, during the offseason, the White Sox released Shirek so that he could pursue an opportunity playing in Asia.[3]
NC Dinos (KBO)
Shirek signed with the NC Dinos of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). In 2013, he had an 11–7 win-loss record and a 2.48 ERA, which led KBO. After the season, he signed with the NC Dinos to play until 2015.
On June 24, 2014, Shirek threw a no-hitter, becoming the 11th pitcher and the first non-Korean player to record a no-hitter in KBO history.[4]
References
- ↑ "Baseball: Ex-Husker pitcher Shirek soars in Class AA". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha.com. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ↑ Van, Daryl (November 20, 2012). "White Sox add five to 40-man roster – Inside the White Sox". Blogs.suntimes.com. Archived from the original on November 28, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ↑ "Chicago White Sox news: Britt Burns, VanceLaw return to organization". chicagotribune.com. December 18, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ↑ "NC's Charlie Shirek throws KBO's first no-hitter in 14 years". GlobalPost. June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Career statistics and player information from Korea Baseball Organization