Craig Steven Stimac (November 18, 1954 – January 15, 2009) was an American professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball.

Stimac attended Morton West High School in Illinois and played college baseball at the University of Denver. Playing for the Denver Pioneers between 1973–1976, Stimac set several school records including total hits, home runs, total bases, runs scored, doubles and at bats.

Craig Stimac

Stimac played parts of two seasons in the majors, and , for the San Diego Padres. After his major league career, he played in Italy from 1984 to 1989.

Craig Stimac

Stimac was found dead on January 15, 2009, in San Marino, due to apparent suicide.

Craig Stimac

References

External links

Craig Stimac's obituary

Baseball Almanac

The Life and Death of Craig Stimac, from Gaslamp Ball

Major League Baseball catchers

San Diego Padres players

Reno Silver Sox players

Amarillo Gold Sox players

Hawaii Islanders players

Charleston Charlies players

Baseball players from Illinois

1954 births

2009 suicides

2009 deaths

Denver Pioneers baseball players

Suicides by firearm in San Marino

American expatriate baseball players in Italy

American expatriate baseball players in San Marino

T & A San Marino players

Grosseto Baseball Club players