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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: Brother Rice's Michael Schalasky

October 15, 2014

By Ryan Quigley
Illinois Scouting Director

The Prep Baseball Report Unsigned Senior Showcase at the Max in McCook, IL took place this past Sunday, October 12, 2014. The open showcase was geared towards all uncommitted 2015 graduates, and included over 40 area colleges in attendance.

Click here for the statistical break down from the Unsigned Senior Showcase.

In that same vein, we will continue to highlight Unsigned Senior prospects who have either attended a PBR event over the last year, or who we’ve seen on the spring and summer circuit.

Michael SchalaskyBrother Rice’s Michael Schalasky has a high ceiling on the mound as a right-handed pitcher, but also possesses catch-and-throw skill behind the plate.

Here’s a look at Schalasky’s scouting report from August’s Chicagoland Open, where he ranked as the No. 1 prospect in attendance.

Michael Schalasky Scouting Report

6-foot, 180-pound right-handed hitting RHP/C currently ranked No. 57 in Illinois’ 2015 class impressed as the top overall two-way prospect in attendance at the Chicagoland Open.  Schalasky is receiving Division-1 interest on the mound, but he also can swing it as evidenced by his 93 mph exit velocity.  Hits from an open setup, hands start high, load back smoothly, short stride, good feel for finding barrel, natural lift to short swing with some power projection, especially to his pull side.  Defensively behind the plate, rattled off the top pop time at the event at 1.98 seconds and threw 78 mph from the crouch.  On the mound, shows a feel for three pitches highlighted by an 86-88 mph fastball that has reportedly touched 90 mph on occasion.  Works from a long, loose, high ¾ arm slot; easy effort from a tall-and-fall delivery, toe down at balance point, level shoulders throughout, stride direction stays in line with home plate, athletic finish.  12/6 curveball had occasional sharp, late action thrown for strikes at 71-73 mph.  Also threw 77-79 mph changeup with arm side run for strikes.  Ran a 7.66 60 and 5.18 from home to first.

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