Mike Sadek
Position:
Catcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
5-9, 165lb (175cm, 74kg)
Born:
May 30, 1946
in Minneapolis, MN
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Died:
January 20, 2021
in San Andreas, CA
Buried:
Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, CA
Draft: Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 12th round of the 1966 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN) and the Minnesota Twins in the 5th round of the 1967 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN).
High School: Richfield HS (Richfield, MN)
Schools: St. Cloud State University (St. Cloud, MN), University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN)
Debut:
April 13, 1973
(Age 26-318d,
13,339th in major league history)
vs. CIN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
June 10, 1981
(Age 35-011d)
vs. CHC 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1975 season
Full Name: Michael George Sadek
Nicknames:
Sheik
Pronunciation: \SAY-deck\
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