Brian Epke
Brian Kenneth Epke
Born: May 2, 1977
Lincoln, NE US
Primary Position: Catcher
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 3B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 195
Career: 2001-2003
Brian Epke compiled a career batting average of .210 with 0 home runs and 20 RBI in his 116-game career with the Yakima Bears, South Bend Silver Hawks, Tucson Sidewinders, Yuma Bullfrogs, Lancaster JetHawks and Chillicothe Paints. He began playing during the 2001 season and last took the field during the 2003 campaign.
 Tucson Sidewinders |
 Yakima Bears |
 South Bend Silver Hawks |
 Yuma Bullfrogs |
 Lancaster JetHawks |
 Chillicothe Paints |
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | AAA | PCL | Tucson Sidewinders | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | .400 | .000 | .400 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | A | MIDW | South Bend Silver Hawks | 18 | 61 | 56 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | .250 | .311 | .268 | .579 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | Short Season A | NORW | Yakima Bears | 5 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .083 | .143 | .083 | .226 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | Advanced A | CALL | Lancaster JetHawks | 9 | 32 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | .250 | .323 | .250 | .573 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | Ind | WL4 | Yuma Bullfrogs | 49 | 171 | 145 | 15 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 34 | .228 | .327 | .234 | .562 | 34 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | Ind | FRON | Chillicothe Paints | 33 | 104 | 84 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 19 | .167 | .280 | .190 | .470 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Totals | 116 | 387 | 328 | 40 | 69 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 78 | .210 | .306 | .223 | .529 | 73 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Short Season A | NORW | Yakima Bears | C | 5 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 7.200 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 33.3 |
| 2001 | A | MIDW | South Bend Silver Hawks | C | 16 | 110 | 11 | 5 | 2 | .960 | 7.562 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 16.7 |
| 2001 | AAA | PCL | Tucson Sidewinders | C | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | Advanced A | CALL | Lancaster JetHawks | C | 5 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 7.200 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 12.5 |
| 2002 | Ind | WL4 | Yuma Bullfrogs | C | 46 | 252 | 19 | 5 | 2 | .982 | 5.891 | 11 | 63 | 11 | 14.9 |
| 2002 | Ind | WL4 | Yuma Bullfrogs | 1B | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 6.000 | ||||
| 2002 | Advanced A | CALL | Lancaster JetHawks | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |||||
| 2003 | Ind | FRON | Chillicothe Paints | C | 33 | 200 | 17 | 2 | 1 | .991 | 6.576 | 7 | 40 | 9 | 18.4 |
| Totals | 108 | 633 | 55 | 12 | 7 | .983 | 6.370 | 25 | 132 | 26 | 16.5 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | A | Midwest League | South Bend Silver Hawks | ARI | ||
| 2001 | Short Season A | Northwest League | Yakima Bears | ARI | ||
| 2001 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | Tucson Sidewinders | ARI | June 1, 2001 | June 7, 2001 |
| 2002 | Ind | Western League | Yuma Bullfrogs | |||
| 2002 | Advanced A | California League | Lancaster JetHawks | ARI | ||
| 2003 | Ind | Frontier League | Chillicothe Paints |
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