Walker Janek Explained

Walker Janek
Team:Houston Astros
Position:Catcher
Birth Date:24 September 2002
Birth Place:Portland, Texas, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
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Walker Payne Janek (born September 24, 2002) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Houston Astros organization. Janek was selected as the 28th pick in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft for the Houston Astros.[1]

Amateur career

Janek grew up in Portland, Texas and attended Gregory-Portland High School.[2] Janek committed to play college baseball at Sam Houston State University.[3]

Janek batted .308 with seven home runs and 33 RBI during his freshman season with the Sam Houston Bearkats.[4] As a sophomore he hit .301 with 17 doubles, 13 home runs, and 65 RBI.[5] [6] Janek was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2023 Western Athletic Conference baseball tournament.[7] After the season, Janek played summer collegiate baseball for the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[8] [9] In 2024, Janek won the Buster Posey Award.[10] Over 58 games as a junior, he batted .364 with 17 home runs and 58 RBI.[11]

Professional career

Janek was selected by the Houston Astros in the first round with the 28th overall pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball draft.[12] On July 26, 2024, Janek signed with the Astros on a $3.1 million contract.[13] Janek was assigned to the Asheville Tourists of the High-A South Atlantic League to begin his professional career.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Houston Astros draft Gregory-Portland grad Walker Janek in first round of 2024 MLB Draft. Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Quinton Martinez. July 14, 2024.
  2. Web site: Former Corpus Christi-area high school athletes finding college success in spring sports. Quinton. Martinez. Corpus Christi Caller-Times. June 7, 2023. May 9, 2024.
  3. Web site: Sam Houston State announces signing classes for Baseball, Softball and Soccer. KAGSTV.com. November 11, 2020. May 9, 2024.
  4. Web site: Walker Janek develops into a draft prospect at Sam Houston. Dan. Zielinski III. BaseballProspectJournal.com. January 24, 2024. May 8, 2024.
  5. Web site: Janek named to Buster Posey Award Watch List. The Huntsville Item. April 19, 2024. May 9, 2024.
  6. Web site: Digging Into MLB Draft Risers Including Bryce Rainer & Walker Janek. Baseball America. April 19, 2024. May 9, 2024.
  7. Web site: Janek ranked among top prospects for 2024 MLB Draft. The Huntsville Item. December 14, 2023. May 9, 2024.
  8. Web site: #26 Walker Janek - Profile . pointstreak.com . July 16, 2024.
  9. Web site: Quiet Week Offensively Sees Falmouth End Things On Right Foot. CapeNews.net. June 29, 2023. May 9, 2024.
  10. Web site: Gregory-Portland grad makes history with collegiate baseball award. Quinton. Martinez. Corpus Christi Caller Times. June 27, 2024. July 1, 2024.
  11. Web site: Dueling MLB mock draft: Building 2024 prospect superteams. ESPN. July 5, 2024. July 18, 2024.
  12. Web site: Astros nab 'best catcher in this Draft class' in Janek . MLB.com. July 15, 2024. July 18, 2024.
  13. Web site: Astros sign first-round draft pick Walker Janek from Sam Houston. July 26, 2024. houstonchronicle.com. en.
  14. Web site: Janek Debuts with a Hit, Pena Strikes Out Six. Doug. Maurer. MiLB.com. August 6, 2024. August 8, 2024.

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