Michael
Lasiewicz

3.20.17 - Northern Illinois commit. Noticeably added more strength in the offseason, 6-foot-2, 185-pound right-handed pitcher. Only got a brief look working one inning before run rule. Fastball was firm sitting 87-89 mph. Threw one slider for a strikeout at 71 mph with depth and 10-4 shape.

8.16.16 - Verbally committed to Northern Illinois.

1.31.16 - Currently ranked No. 61 in the Illinois Class of 2017. 6-foot-2, 180-pound right-handed pitcher. Works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action and high draw out of the glove. Tall and fall, online delivery with a square landing and athletic finish. Good tempo thru delivery. Fastball showed slight running action at 83-85 topping out at 86 mph. Curveball has 11-5 shape at 68-73 mph. Maintained armspeed on changeup at 72 mph for strikes. Arm to follow in the 2017 class.

10.18.15 - 6-foot-2, 180-pound right-handed pitcher, lean athletic frame. Tall and fall delivery, lengthy levers, works online with closed toe landing, athletic and efficient slide step out of the stretch. Arm action is long, hooking backswing out of the glove, high ¾ slot. Fastball has arm side run, showed feel for the strike zone, sat 84-85 mph, touched an 86 mph. Curveball has gradual action, 11/5 plane, 70-72 mph, arm action suggests he could be better suited for hard slider down the road. Changeup is best secondary pitch, thrown with arm speed and showed plus potential action for his age, good feel for the pitch, repeated in the strike zone, 70-72 mph.