Walker Janek

Walker Janek (born September 24, 2002) is an American college baseball catcher for the Sam Houston Bearkats.

Walker Janek
Sam Houston Bearkats – No. 3
Catcher
Born: (2002-09-24) September 24, 2002
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Amateur career

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
  1. 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.
  2. "Sam Houston State announces signing classes for Baseball, Softball and Soccer". KAGSTV.com. November 11, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  3. Zielinski III, Dan (January 24, 2024). "Walker Janek develops into a draft prospect at Sam Houston". BaseballProspectJournal.com. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  4. "Janek named to Buster Posey Award Watch List". The Huntsville Item. April 19, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  5. "Digging Into MLB Draft Risers Including Bryce Rainer & Walker Janek". Baseball America. April 19, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  6. "Janek ranked among top prospects for 2024 MLB Draft". The Huntsville Item. December 14, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  7. "Quiet Week Offensively Sees Falmouth End Things On Right Foot". CapeNews.net. June 29, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
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