Education
Shirek attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where he played college baseball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team
Shirek attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where he played college baseball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team
The Chicago White Sox selected Shirek in the 23rd round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft. His performance led the White Sox to add him to their 40-man roster after the 2012 season. However, during the offseason, the White Sox released Shirek so that he could pursue an opportunity playing in Asia.
North Carolina Dinos (KBO)
Shirek signed with the North Carolina Dinos of the of Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).
After season, he signed with the North Carolina Dinos to play until 2015. On June 24, 2014, Shirek threw a no-hitter, becoming the 11th pitcher and the first non-Korean player to record a no-hitter in KBO history.