Charlie Shirek

Charlie Shirek
NC Dinos – No. 11
Pitcher
Born: October 25, 1985
Minot, North Dakota
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Professional debut
KBO: April 3, 2013 for the NC Dinos
Teams

Charles J. Shirek (born October 25, 1985) is an American professional baseball player. He plays for the NC Dinos of the Korea Baseball Organization.

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 a 11–7 win-loss record and a 2.48 ERA, which led KBO. After 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

  1. ↑ "Baseball: Ex-Husker pitcher Shirek soars in Class AA". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha.com. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  2. ↑ Van, Daryl (November 20, 2012). "White Sox add five to 40-man roster – Inside the White Sox". Blogs.suntimes.com. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Chicago White Sox news: Britt Burns, VanceLaw return to organization". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  4. ↑ "NC's Charlie Shirek throws KBO's first no-hitter in 14 years". GlobalPost. June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.

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