Brian Dopirak
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Brian Dopirak | |
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First baseman | |
Born: Tampa, Florida, United States | December 20, 1983|
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Brian Allan Dopirak (born December 20, 1983) is an American former professional baseball first baseman.
Early life
High school
Dopirak attended Dunedin High School. He was originally selected by Chicago Cubs in the second round (56th overall) of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft.
Professional career
Chicago Cubs
Dopirak spent 2002, his first professional season, with the
After the 2004 season, Dopirak experienced injury problems. He hit below .300 and compiled only 35 home runs from 2005 to 2007. The Cubs designated Dopirak for assignment, culminating in his release following the 2007 season.
Toronto Blue Jays
Dopirak signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays in March 2008. Dopirak was assigned to Class-A the Dunedin Blue Jays, where he hit .308, while hitting 27 home runs and 88 RBIs. He was promoted to the Blue Jays Double-A team the New Hampshire Fisher Cats where he stayed for the 2008 season. He hit .287 with 2 home runs and 13 RBIs.
He started the 2009 season with the Fisher Cats and hit .308 to go along with 19 homers and 68 RBIs. He then earned another promotion to the Jays Triple-A team the
Prior to the 2010 season, Dopirak's contract was purchased by Toronto, adding to the 40-man roster. He became a free agent after the season.
Houston Astros
Dopirak signed a one-year minor league contract with the Houston Astros for the 2011 season, with an invitation to spring training.[1] He was released on June 16.[2]
Awards
- High School All-American 2002 (DH)
- Midwest League Most Valuable Player Award 2004
- Top Prospect 2005 MLB (#21)
- FSL Post-Season All-Star 2008
- FSL Player of the Week 2008
- FSL Mid-Season All-Star 2008
- R. Howard Webster Award 2008 (Dunedin Blue Jays)
- Topps Double-A All-Star 2009
- Eastern League(EAS) Post-Season All-Star 2009
- EAS Mid-Season All-Star 2009
- EAS Player of the Week 2009
- EAS Player of the Week 2009
- R. Howard Webster Award 2009 (New Hampshire Fisher Cats)
References
- ^ "Astros invite two to Spring Training | astros.com: Official Info". Archived from the original on 2012-10-06.
- ^ Dierkes, Tim. "Minor Moves: Ramirez, Dopirak, Redding, Williams". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved 16 June 2011.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)