During the winter months we are going to look back at the performances of Europeans, who played in the United States during the 2009 season.
Jan Rehacek
Birth date: 01/12/1986 in Czech Republic
Throws/Bats: Left/Left
Organization: Minnesota Twins
Position: Pitcher
2009 Season: After signing in July, Jan Rehacek made his professional debut in the Gulf Coast League, appearing in four games. He allowed one hit, one unearned run and a walk in six innings, while striking out seven. He had started the year with the Konica Minolta Pioniers in the Dutch Hoofdklasse, where he went 3-1 with a save and an ERA of 1.48 and 27 strikeouts (12 BB) in 24 1/3 innings. His busy year continued with the IBAF Baseball World Cup with 4 1/3 solid innings (3 H, 3 BB, 4 SO). In October Rehacek pitched for the Arrows Ostrava in the Czech Extraleague playoffs. He had a 2-0 record with an ERA of 1.17 in five games. He struck out 18 (6 BB) in 15 1/3 innings.
Career Stats: 4 GP, 1-0, SV, ERA 0.00, WHIP 0.333, 6 IP, 7 SO, BB
Highest Level: Rookie (Gulf Coast League 2009)
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Andrei Lobanov (Twins)
Thomas de Wolf (Mets)
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Luca Panerati (Reds)
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Swen Huijer (Red Sox)
Mariekson Gregorius (Reds)
Jeroen de Haas (Mariners)
Donald Lutz (Reds)
Rien Vernooij (Mets)
Eric Gonzalez (Padres)
Mike Bolsenbroek (Phillies)
Kalian Sams (Mariners)
Kai Gronauer (Mets)
Tom Stuifbergen (Twins)
Jakub Sladek (Phillies)
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