John Koronka

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13 innings. He was released on June 2.

Lancaster Barnstormers

On July 26, 2010, Koronka signed a contract with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on August 3, 2010. In 2 games 2.1 innings of relief he went 0-0 with a horrible 19.29 ERA and 3 strikeouts.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On August 7, 2010, Koronka signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season. In 6 games (5 starts) throwing 15.1 innings he went 0-4 with a horrific 11.74 ERA and 14 strikeouts.

Lancaster Barnstormers (second stint)

On March 8, 2011, Koronka signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [2] He appeared in 2 games (1 start) throwing 1 inning going 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 0 strikeouts. He was released on April 17.

Post-playing career

Koronka worked for the Chicago Cubs as a regional scout in charge of Florida from 2011 to 2020. [3]

In March 2021, Koronka was hired as an assistant coach for the Embry–Riddle Eagles baseball program. [3]

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References

  1. Alden Gonzalez (January 13, 2009). "Marlins sign eight to Minors deals". MLB.com. Retrieved January 13, 2009.
  2. Transactions Archived 2010-11-24 at the Wayback Machine
  3. 1 2 Mosher, Ryan (March 15, 2021). "Former Big Leaguer Koronka Joins Coaching Staff". Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics . Retrieved August 2, 2022.
John Koronka
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Koronka with the Orix Buffaloes in 2008
Embry–Riddle Eagles
Starting pitcher / Coach
Born: (1980-07-03) July 3, 1980 (age 44)
Clearwater, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Professional debut
MLB: June 1, 2005, for the Chicago Cubs
NPB: July 27, 2008, for the Orix Buffaloes
Last appearance
NPB: August 19, 2008, for the Orix Buffaloes
MLB: May 17, 2009, for the Florida Marlins