Jan Firek
Jan Leonard Firek
Born: April 11, 1944
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 1B, C
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 185
Career: 1962-1969
Jan Firek compiled a career batting average of .234 with 36 home runs and 148 RBI in his 326-game career with the Brunswick Cardinals, Winnipeg Goldeyes, Billings Mustangs, Cedar Rapids Red Raiders, Rocky Mount Leafs, Tampa Tarpons, Peninsula Grays, Macon Peaches, Auburn Mets and Modesto Reds. He began playing during the 1962 season and last took the field during the 1969 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | C | NORL1 | Winnipeg Goldeyes | 18 | 63 | 57 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 22 | .193 | .238 | .351 | .589 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1962 | D | GAFL | Brunswick Cardinals | 34 | 131 | 117 | 26 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 1 | 13 | 30 | .248 | .321 | .436 | .757 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1963 | A | MIDW | Cedar Rapids Red Raiders | 3 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1963 | A | PION | Billings Mustangs | 6 | 27 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .120 | .185 | .120 | .305 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1963 | A | CARL | Rocky Mount Leafs | 39 | 152 | 137 | 19 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 34 | .241 | .302 | .409 | .711 | 56 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 1964 | AA | SOUL | Macon Peaches | 30 | 105 | 94 | 11 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 37 | .213 | .279 | .319 | .598 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1964 | A | CARL | Peninsula Grays | 24 | 87 | 79 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16 | .215 | .279 | .278 | .558 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1964 | A | FLOR | Tampa Tarpons | 47 | 170 | 159 | 17 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 38 | .220 | .265 | .308 | .573 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1965 | A | NYPL | Auburn Mets | 90 | 382 | 333 | 62 | 84 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 60 | 3 | 2 | 44 | 84 | .252 | .346 | .477 | .824 | 159 | 4 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1969 | A | CALL | Modesto Reds | 35 | 138 | 126 | 21 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 35 | .246 | .312 | .365 | .677 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Totals | 326 | 1267 | 1139 | 172 | 267 | 43 | 11 | 36 | 148 | 8 | 5 | 108 | 312 | .234 | .305 | .386 | .691 | 440 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | D | GAFL | Brunswick Cardinals | OF | 34 | 34 | 7 | 13 | 0 | .759 | 1.206 |
| 1962 | C | NORL1 | Winnipeg Goldeyes | OF | 17 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .929 | 1.529 |
| 1963 | A | CARL | Rocky Mount Leafs | OF | 39 | 60 | 5 | 4 | 0 | .942 | 1.667 |
| 1964 | A | FLOR | Tampa Tarpons | OF | 47 | 85 | 3 | 7 | 1 | .926 | 1.872 |
| 1964 | AA | SOUL | Macon Peaches | OF | 26 | 44 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .938 | 1.731 |
| 1964 | A | CARL | Peninsula Grays | OF | 21 | 50 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .927 | 2.429 |
| 1965 | A | NYPL | Auburn Mets | OF | 90 | 122 | 10 | 15 | 2 | .898 | 1.467 |
| 1969 | A | CALL | Modesto Reds | 1B | 17 | 132 | 10 | 2 | 10 | .986 | 8.353 |
| 1969 | A | CALL | Modesto Reds | OF | 16 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .833 | 1.250 |
| 1969 | A | CALL | Modesto Reds | C | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .889 | 8.000 |
| Totals | 308 | 577 | 41 | 55 | 13 | .918 | 2.006 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | D | Georgia-Florida League | Brunswick Cardinals | SLN | ||
| 1962 | C | Northern League | Winnipeg Goldeyes | SLN | ||
| 1963 | A | Pioneer League | Billings Mustangs | SLN | ||
| 1963 | A | Midwest League | Cedar Rapids Red Raiders | CIN | ||
| 1963 | A | Carolina League | Rocky Mount Leafs | CIN | ||
| 1964 | AA | Southern League | Macon Peaches | CIN | ||
| 1964 | A | Florida State League | Tampa Tarpons | CIN | ||
| 1964 | A | Carolina League | Peninsula Grays | CIN | ||
| 1965 | A | New York-Pennsylvania League | Auburn Mets | NYN | ||
| 1969 | A | California League | Modesto Reds | SLN |
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