Charlie Shirek

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155+1⁄3 innings pitched. [4] In 2010, he split time between Birmingham and the Triple–A Charlotte Knights, registering a cumulative 4.26 ERA with 40 strikeouts over 15 games (14 starts). [5] Shirek spent 2011 with Winston-Salem and Birmingham, compiling a 4–8 record and 4.34 ERA with 68 strikeouts and 1 save in 34 appearances (10 starts). [6]

In 2012, Shirek pitched to an 11–5 win–loss record with a 3.65 earned run average (ERA) and 117 strikeouts for the Charlotte Knights of the Triple–A International League. [7] His performance led the White Sox to add him to their 40-man roster on November 19, 2012, in order to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [8] However, on December 18, the White Sox released Shirek so that he could pursue an opportunity playing in Asia. [9]

NC Dinos

Following his release from the White Sox, Shirek signed with the NC Dinos of the KBO League. In 2013, he had an 11–7 win-loss record with 116 strikeouts and a 2.48 ERA, which led KBO. After the season, he re–signed with the 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. [10] He finished the season having compiled a 12–8 record and 3.81 ERA with 92 strikeouts over 28 starts. [11] In 2015, Shirek made 12 starts for the Dinos, posting a 4–5 record and 5.74 ERA with 29 strikeouts across 53+1⁄3 innings pitched. On June 10, 2015, Shirek was released by the Dinos following the signing of Zach Stewart. [12]

Chicago White Sox (second stint)

On January 7, 2016, Shirek signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. [13] He made one appearance for the Triple–A Charlotte Knights, allowing two runs on three hits over one inning pitched. After a brief stint on the injured list, Shirek was released by the White Sox organization on May 24. [14]

Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks

On June 15, 2016, Shirek signed with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. He started for the team that day, allowing 5 runs (4 earned) on 4 hits with 2 strikeouts in 4+1⁄3 innings of work. Shirek was released by the team the following day. [15]

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Charlie Shirek
Pitcher
Born: (1985-10-25) October 25, 1985 (age 38)
Minot, North Dakota, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
KBO debut
April 3, 2013, for the NC Dinos
Last KBO appearance
May 30, 2015, for the NC Dinos