Ed Jurak

Edward James Jurak (born October 24, 1957 in Los Angeles) is an American retired baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball for parts of six seasons, from 1982 through 1989. Jurak played for the Boston Red Sox from 1982 to 1985, the Oakland Athletics in 1988 and the San Francisco Giants in 1989. After Boston released him in spring training of 1986, he played on the independent San Jose Bees of the California League that season. Jurak spent 1987 in the minor leagues for the Texas Rangers organization before returning to the big leagues in 1988.

Ed Jurak
Utility infielder
Born: (1957-10-24) October 24, 1957
Los Angeles
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 30, 1982, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
June 26, 1989, for the San Francisco Giants
MLB statistics
Batting average.265
On-base percentage.346
Slugging percentage.344
Teams

Jurak was a utility player, playing in the field at shortstop, first, second, third base, and as an outfielder in his major-league appearances. As a minor leaguer, Jurak won the 1981 Eastern League batting title with the Bristol Red Sox (AA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox).[1]

Because of his Croatian ancestry, Jurak's 1989 Giants teammates nicknamed him "Croatian Man" in the clubhouse.[2]

References
  1. "1981 Eastern League statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. "What's in a Giant's name: Pooch, Flea, Buffy, Thrill". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 6 June 1989. p. 4C.
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