Val Majewski
Walter Val Majewski (pronounced my-EFF-skee) (born June 19, 1981 in New Brunswick, New Jersey) is a former American professional baseball outfielder. He played part of one season in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles in 2004.
Early life
Majewski grew up in Freehold Township, New Jersey, where he went to Freehold Township High School. He later attended Rutgers University.
Baltimore Orioles
Majewski was the Orioles' third-round draft pick in 2002. He began his career with the Aberdeen IronBirds, but was soon promoted to the Delmarva Shorebirds. He played at four different minor league levels in 2003, finishing the year with the high-A Frederick Keys.
After a successful stint with the Double-A Bowie Baysox, he made his debut for the Orioles on August 20, 2004, but suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder and was limited to nine major league games. Despite this, he was named the Orioles' Minor League Player of the Year for 2004. He spent the entire 2005 season on the disabled list.