Position: C
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 195 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
Born: 07/16/2002
College: Western Kentucky University of Illinois
How Acquired: Drafted 12th round, 354th Overall, 2024
Bonus: $120,000
40-man Roster: No
Rule 5 Eligible: 2027
Minor League Free Agency: 2030
Options Left: 3
Overview
A junior draftee, Janik played three seasons at Illinois, the last two as a regular. He had a solid and consistent hitting record, batting 336/440/534 in his time there. In his junior year he walked 29 times and struck out only 11. He was not ranked among MLB Pipeline’s or Baseball America’s top draft prospects.
2024
Janik didn’t appear in any games after he signed.
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July 16, 2024: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 12th round, 354th overall pick; signed July 26.