Mike Stefanski

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Mike Stefanski
Cincinnati Reds – No. 72
Bullpen Catcher
Born: (1969-09-12) September 12, 1969 Flint, Michigan
Bats: Right	Throws: Right

Michael Joseph Stefanski (born September 12, 1969) is a former catcher in minor league baseball, and the current bullpen catcher for the Cincinnati Reds. On January 27, 2004 he retired as a player and joined the Reds staff as the bullpen catcher. He was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 40th round of the 1991 Free-Agent Draft.

Playing career

Stefanski played his entire career in the minor leagues, where he played for multiple teams. He received numerous accolades, including a trip to the 1994 Texas League All-Star Game, and was California League Batter of the Week in May 1993. He was also won the 1991 Arizona League batting title with a batting average of .364. Stefanski played in the farm systems of the Reds, Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals. He appeared in 786 games as a catcher, and even pitched four games in relief, compiling a 5.40 earned run average.^[1]

Personal

Stefanski graduated from Redford Union High School in Redford, Michigan, in 1987, where he excelled in baseball and basketball. He attended the University of Detroit, where Stefanski was twice named All-Conference in baseball.^[1]

References

↑ 1.0 1.1 The Official Site of The Cincinnati Reds: Team: Manager and Coaches

Baseball Reference (minors)

v t e Cincinnati Reds current roster

Active roster	2 Zack Cozart 4 Brandon Phillips 6 Billy Hamilton 9 Jack Hannahan 19 Joey Votto 21 Todd Frazier 23 Donald Lutz 25 Skip Schumaker 28 Chris Heisey 31 Alfredo Simón 32 Jay Bruce 34 Homer Bailey 36 Henry Rodríguez 39 Devin Mesoraco 43 Manny Parra 44 Mike Leake 45 Sean Marshall 46 Curtis Partch 47 Johnny Cueto 48 Ryan Ludwick 50 Neftalí Soto 51 Jonathan Broxton 52 Tony Cingrani 54 Aroldis Chapman 55 Mat Latos 58 Nick Christiani 60 J. J. Hoover 63 Sam LeCure 66 Logan Ondrusek 67 Daniel Corcino 73 Carlos Contreras 74 Ismael Guillon 77 Yorman Rodríguez -- Tucker Barnhart -- Pedro Beato -- Juan Duran -- David Holmberg -- Ryan LaMarre -- Brayan Peña -- Chad Rogers

Coaching Staff	Manager 38 Bryan Price Bench Coach -- Jay Bell First Base Coach 22 Billy Hatcher Third Base Coach -- Steve Smith Hitting Coach -- Don Long Pitching Coach -- Jeff Pico Bullpen Coach 57 Mack Jenkins Bullpen Catcher 72 Mike Stefanski Coach -- Freddie Benavides

Persondata
Name	Stefanski, Mike
Alternative names
Short description	American baseball player and coach
Date of birth	September 12, 1969
Place of birth	San Francisco, California
Date of death
Place of death

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