Charles J. Shirek (born October 25, 1985) is an American professional baseball pitcher.
| Charlie Shirek | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1985-10-25) October 25, 1985 (age 36) Minot, North Dakota | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| KBO debut | |
| April 3, 2013 | |
| Teams | |
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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]
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]