Michael
Bienlien

11/2015: Committed to NC State
10/2015: Decommitted from South Carolina

Bienlien has an athletic 6-foot-3 frame. He throws from a three-quarters slot and he works with his fastball in the upper-80s, up tp as high as 93. He has a full offspeed arsenal, throwing a curveball and a change-up.

8-15-2018: Physical right-hander at six-foot-three, 215 pounds. Simple mechanics from the stretch. Low three-quarter release point. Quick and clean arm action. Dominant outing on July 18 vs Cotuit working 2.2 IP of hitless ball with four strikeouts. Consistent arm side run on a 91-92 mph fastball. Worked the middle and let the ball run off of barrels. Curveball had good bite with 11/5 rotation at 80-82 mph. Threw consistent strikes and had it working throughout his outing. Profiles at the next level as a middle reliever with a two-pitch arsenal. (D Jurik)