Ed Jurak : biography
24 October 1957 –
Edward James Jurak
He was a utility player, playing in the field at shortstop, third base, first base, second base, and outfield in his major-league appearances. As a minor leaguer, Jurak won the 1981 Eastern League batting title with the Bristol Red Sox (AA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox).
Because of his Croatian ancestry, Jurak’s 1989 Giants teammates nicknamed him "Croatian Man" in the clubhouse.