Nick Zelenak
Nicholas Steven Zelenak
Born: January 18, 1940
Detroit, MI US
Deceased: May 8, 2013
Libby, MT US
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 3B
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 180
Career: 1959-1961
Nick Zelenak compiled a career batting average of .257 with 14 home runs and 90 RBI in his 169-game career with the Erie Sailors, Kokomo Dodgers and Jamestown Tigers. He began playing during the 1959 season and last took the field during the 1961 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | D | NYPL | Erie Sailors | 35 | 103 | 93 | 15 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 14 | .258 | .330 | .419 | .749 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1960 | D | MIDW | Kokomo Dodgers | 119 | 493 | 441 | 64 | 117 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 74 | 3 | 42 | 39 | .265 | .333 | .388 | .721 | 171 | 5 | 1 | 4 | |||
| 1961 | D | NYPL | Jamestown Tigers | 15 | 62 | 53 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | .189 | .290 | .226 | .517 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Totals | 169 | 658 | 587 | 87 | 151 | 25 | 2 | 14 | 90 | 3 | 2 | 58 | 58 | .257 | .329 | .378 | .707 | 222 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | D | NYPL | Erie Sailors | OF | 21 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .966 | 1.333 |
| 1960 | D | MIDW | Kokomo Dodgers | OF | 70 | 64 | 7 | 2 | 1 | .973 | 1.014 |
| 1960 | D | MIDW | Kokomo Dodgers | 3B | 55 | 38 | 80 | 10 | 7 | .922 | 2.145 |
| 1961 | D | NYPL | Jamestown Tigers | 1B | 15 | 100 | 9 | 1 | 9 | .991 | 7.267 |
| Totals | 161 | 229 | 97 | 14 | 17 | .959 | 2.025 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | D | New York-Pennsylvania League | Erie Sailors | DET | ||
| 1960 | D | Midwest League | Kokomo Dodgers | LAN | ||
| 1961 | D | New York-Pennsylvania League | Jamestown Tigers | DET |
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