Jason Krizan

Jason William Krizan

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 180 lb.
• School Dallas Baptist University
• High School Pflugerville High School
• Debut April 29, 2022
• Final Game May 1, 2022

• Born June 28, 1989 in Austin, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Outfielder Jason Krizan was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the eighth round of the 2011 amateur draft. He made his pro debut that summer with the West Michigan Whitecaps, hitting .239 with 3 home runs and 19 RBI in 53 games. It took him over a decade to reach the majors leagues, doing so on April 29, 2022, by which time he was a member of the San Francisco Giants.

Krizan moved into the coaching ranks as hitting coach of the Winston-Salem Dash in 2023 and Pensacola Blue Wahoos in 2024.

Further Reading

• Maria Guardado: "After 11 years, Krizan rewarded with MLB debut", mlb.com, April 30, 2022. [1]
• Maria Guardado: "Krizan gets first MLB hit after 11 years in Minors", mlb.com, May 1, 2022. [2]

Related Sites

• Jason Krizan on mlb.com
• BR Minors page