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Mike Sadek
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Sadek behind the plate in a game against the Cubs
Catcher
Born: (1946-05-30)May 30, 1946
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Died: January 20, 2021(2021-01-20) (aged 74)
San Andreas, California
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
April 13, 1973, for the San Francisco Giants
Last appearance
June 10, 1981, for the San Francisco Giants
MLB statistics
Batting average .226
Home runs 5
Runs batted in 74
Teams

Michael George Sadek (May 30, 1946 – January 20, 2021) was an American professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Mike Sadek spent his entire MLB career with one team, the San Francisco Giants. He played for the Giants from 1975 to 1981.

Mike Sadek's Baseball Journey

Mike Sadek was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up loving baseball. He worked hard to become a professional player.

Playing as a Catcher

As a catcher, Mike Sadek had a very important job. The catcher squats behind home plate. They catch pitches thrown by the team's pitcher. Catchers also help guide the game. They signal to the pitcher what type of pitch to throw. They also try to stop players from stealing bases. It's a tough position that needs skill and quick thinking.

Time with the San Francisco Giants

Mike Sadek joined the San Francisco Giants in 1973. He made his official MLB debut in 1975. He played for the Giants for seven seasons. During his career, he played in 266 games. He was known for his strong defense behind the plate. He helped his team by catching many games.

Career Highlights

During his time in the major leagues, Sadek hit 5 home runs. He also had 74 runs batted in (RBIs). An RBI means a player helped a teammate score a run. His batting average was .226. This means he got a hit about 22.6% of the times he batted.

Later Life

After his baseball career, Mike Sadek lived in California. He passed away on January 20, 2021. He was 74 years old. He died in San Andreas, California, due to heart and lung disease.

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