Walker Janek
| Walker Janek | |
|---|---|
| Sam Houston Bearkats – No. 3 | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: September 24, 2002 | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Walker Janek (born September 24, 2002) is an American college baseball catcher for the Sam Houston Bearkats.
Amateur career[edit]
Janek grew up in Portland, Texas and attended Gregory-Portland High School.[1] Janek committed to play college baseball at Sam Houston State University.[2]
Janek batted .308 with seven home runs and 33 RBIs during his freshman season with the Sam Houston Bearkats.[3] As a sophomore he hit .301 with 17 doubles, 13 home runs, and 65 RBIs.[4][5] Janek was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2023 Western Athletic Conference baseball tournament.[6] After the season, Janek played summer collegiate baseball for the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Martinez, Quinton (June 7, 2023). "Former Corpus Christi-area high school athletes finding college success in spring sports". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ "Sam Houston State announces signing classes for Baseball, Softball and Soccer". KAGSTV.com. November 11, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ Zielinski III, Dan (January 24, 2024). "Walker Janek develops into a draft prospect at Sam Houston". BaseballProspectJournal.com. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ "Janek named to Buster Posey Award Watch List". The Huntsville Item. April 19, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ "Digging Into MLB Draft Risers Including Bryce Rainer & Walker Janek". Baseball America. April 19, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ "Janek ranked among top prospects for 2024 MLB Draft". The Huntsville Item. December 14, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ "Quiet Week Offensively Sees Falmouth End Things On Right Foot". CapeNews.net. June 29, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Sam Houston Bearkats bio