Former AA closer with the Blue Jays with Experience in Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, Puerto Rico, and Australia (SIGNED IN ATLANTIC LEAGUE FOR 2021)
Name: Arik Sikula
Height: 5' 11" cm
Weight: 195lbskg
DOB:
December 21, 1988
Date Available:
April 1, 2021
Affiliated AA experience
Bats: R
Throws: R
Positions: SP, RP
Positions (alt): 2B, SS
College: Marshall University
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In 2015, Arik Sikula was pitching for the Toronto Blue Jays at the AA level with four years of a sub 3.00 era under his belt, primarily as a closer. He had shared dugouts Noah Syndergaard, Aaron Sanchez, Marcus Stroman and Roberto Osuna, and others. In the offseason in 2015 he was released by the Blue Jays and signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League.
After only 7 games in the top Independent league, he decided to hang up the cleats and start his own business buying and selling homes. However, it did not take long before Arik realized how much he loves the game, the competition, the brotherhood, and the ability to travel playing the game. It had always been his lifetime goal to play baseball and travel the world. Arik has played in the big leagues in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela 2x, and Australia.
His sinking fastball ranges from 88-91 mph and is complemented by a high spin cutter in the mid to upper eighties. His strikeout pitch is his slider and throws a change-up often to keep hitters honest. He is a command artist and an extremely athletic pitcher with his baseball IQ being his best attribute. He has knowledge in all facets of the game and is excited to share with the youth around the world along with his teammates helping to improve everyone’s game. Arik has signed to play for the West Virginia Power in the Atlantic season for 2021. He is also an account executive in the front office for the Power.
Arik is looking for a team to play and assist in operations during the 2021 winter.
YEARS | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
2008-2011 |
Marshall University |
NCAA I Conference USA |
Led team to most wins in school history setting school record for saves. |
2011 |
Bluefield Blue Jays |
Blue Jays Rookie |
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2012 |
Vancouver Canadians |
Blue Jays A- |
Champions |
2013 |
Lansing Lugnuts |
Blue Jays A |
Organizational All-Star |
2013-2014 |
Santurce Cangrejeros |
Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente |
All-Star |
2014 |
Dunedine Blue Jays/New Hampshire |
Blue Jays A+/AA |
Organizational All-Star |
2014 |
Mesa Solar Sox |
Arizona Fall League |
Selected as one of five players to represent the Toronto Blue Jays in the prestigious Arizona Fall League |
2014-2015 |
Caribes de Anzoatuagi |
Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional |
Champions |
2015 |
New Hampshite Fisher Cats |
Blue Jays AA |
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2016 |
Somerset Patriots |
Atlantic League |
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2016-17 |
West Torrens / Adelaide Bite |
SABL/ Australian Baseball League |
South Australia Baseball League Champions & MVP |
2017 |
Les Capitales de Quebec |
CanAm League |
2017 Champions - Second most wins in franchise history (12) Ten straight Quality Starts and W |
2017-18 |
Caimanes de Barranquilla |
Liga Colombiana de Béisbol Profesional |
Finished regular season in 1st place and lead the team in IP - 6-0 3.04 ERA |
2018 |
Les Capitales de Quebec |
CanAm League |
Runner-up |
2018 |
Saraperos de Saltillo |
Liga Mexicana de Beisbol AAA |
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2018-19 |
Bravos de Margarita |
Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional |
Led team in IP - first playoff berth for Bravos in 13 years |
2019 |
Les Capitales de Quebec |
CanAm League |
Top 5 Career in Strikeouts, IP, and W for Capitales. |
2021 |
West Virginia Power |
Atlantic League |
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YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
2011+ |
Instructor |
Marshall University |
College |
Every offseason Arik returns to his alma mater to give instruction and advice to college players |
2019 |
Assistant Baseball Operations |
Capitales de Quebec |
Profesional |
Help Director of Baseball Operations in marketing, events, budgets, and quality control |
2021 |
Account Executive |
West Virginia Power |
Professional |
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Pro/Overseas Pitching
Year |
Team |
ERA |
GS |
CG |
IP |
H |
SO |
BB |
HBP |
R |
ER |
Wins |
Losses |
SV |
WHIP |
2011-2015 |
Minors |
2.63 |
0 |
0 |
225.2 |
198 |
237 |
61 |
7 |
74 |
66 |
13 |
5 |
66 |
1.148 |
2013-2019 |
Foreign |
2.95 |
39 |
4 |
284.2 |
268 |
229 |
65 |
9 |
103 |
93 |
16 |
13 |
6 |
1.172 |
2016-2019 |
Indy |
3.92 |
48 |
0 |
325.2 |
330 |
299 |
86 |
10 |
159 |
142 |
28 |
14 |
2 |
1.277 |
Charles Demers
General Manager, Quebec Capitales
I knew Arik when he signed with Les Capitales de Québec in 2017. He has established himself as an impact player both on and off the field. He has been an incredible teammate for the other players and also a great model for the team. His great involvement with the community earned him the status of favorite player of the public. In baseball operations, his performance on the mound demonstrates that he was our Ace. He completely dominated hitters with his good sinking fastball. His high number of strike outs was due to his good out pitch (Slider). His confidence on the mound and his good baseball IQ was his best attribute. Arik definitely has the potential for a high-level position in a professional baseball organization.
Alejandro Xena
Prinicipal, Sporting Pro Services
David Burns
CEO, Baseball Jobs Overseas
When Arik first approached me back in 2016 about our help with playing overseas, I was impressed by his humble approach and willingness to jump in at the state league level in Australia just to get some innings in the winter and his career back on track. We have remained in touch ever since and he has been an avid supporter of BBJO as a guest on our podcast and as an advocate for overseas baseball and how it can help re-gain a love for the game that is sometimes lost when on the pro grind.
I have never seen him play nor met him in person, but I can confidently back him from a character standpoint without any hesitation.