| Mike Vasil | |
|---|---|
| Chicago White Sox – No. 61 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (2000-03-19) March 19, 2000 (age 26) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| March 31, 2025, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| MLB statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 5–3 |
| Earned run average | 2.50 |
| Strikeouts | 82 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference 👁 Edit this at Wikidata | |
| Teams | |
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Michael Vasil (born March 19, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025.
Career
[edit]Amateur career
[edit]Vasil attended Boston College High School in Boston, Massachusetts.[1] He was expected to be a high draft pick in the 2018 Major League Baseball draft but withdrew his name from the draft and opted to play college baseball at the University of Virginia.[2][3][4] In 2019, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[5]
New York Mets
[edit]After three years at Virginia, Vasil was drafted by the New York Mets in the eighth round, with the 232nd overall selection, of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[6]
Vasil made his professional debut in 2021 with the rookie-level Florida Complex League Mets, posting a 1.29 ERA and 10 strikeouts over 3 starts. He started 2022 with the Single-A St. Lucie Mets before being promoted to the High-A Brooklyn Cyclones, also appearing with the FCL Mets. In 18 games (17 starts) for the three affiliates, Vasil accumulated a 4–2 record and 3.53 ERA with 85 strikeouts across 71+1⁄3 innings pitched.[7]
Vasil split 2023 between the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies and Triple-A Syracuse Mets. In 26 starts split between the two affiliates, he compiled a 5–6 record and 4.65 ERA with 138 strikeouts across 124 innings pitched.[8] Vasil spent the 2024 campaign with Syracuse, making 29 appearances (27 starts) and struggling to an 8–10 record and 6.04 ERA with 109 strikeouts over 134 innings of work.[9]
Chicago White Sox
[edit]On December 11, 2024, Vasil was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies 14th overall in the Rule 5 draft.[10] The same day, the Phillies traded him to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash or a player to be named later.[11] On March 23, 2025, Vasil was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.[12] On May 4, Vasil recorded his first career win after tossing a scoreless 2+1⁄3 innings against the Houston Astros.[13] On May 14, he recorded his first career save after pitching a scoreless ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds.[14]
On March 17, 2026, the White Sox announced that Vasil would require Tommy John surgery and miss the entirety of the season.[15][16]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "ALL-USA Watch: Boston College High (Mass.) RHP Mike Vasil carries perfect game to last out before dozens of MLB scouts". Usatodayhss.com. April 12, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ Ventura, Danny (May 31, 2018). "Hot Shots: BC High ace Mike Vasil finds peace in decision to forgo MLB draft – Boston Herald". Bostonherald.com. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "Possiblel first-round MLB draft pick Mike Vasil says he's heading to UVA next year, no matter what". USA Today High School Sports. Usatodayhss.com. May 27, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "Mike Vasil embraces role as Virginia baseball team's Sunday starter". March 4, 2021.
- ^ "Mike Vasil – Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ "Former BC High standout Mike Vasil drafted by New York Mets". Patriotledger.com. June 6, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "Mike Vasil Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ "Mike Vasil – Stats – Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ "Rays acquire Mets starting prospect RHP Mike Vasil from Phillies". draysbay.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ "Clubs picking big talent in Rule 5 Draft". mlb.com. December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Morgenstern, Leo (December 11, 2024). "Phillies Trade Rule 5 Pick Mike Vasil To Rays". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Deeds, Nick (March 23, 2025). "White Sox Claim Mike Vasil Off Waivers From Rays". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "White Sox 5-4 Astros (May 4, 2025) Final Score". espn.com. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
- ^ "White Sox's Mike Vasil: Secures first career save". CBS Sports. May 15, 2025. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
- ^ "White Sox's Mike Vasil to miss season after elbow surgery". ESPN.com. Associated Press. March 17, 2026. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
- ^ Feinsand, Mark (March 17, 2026). "Vasil needs Tommy John surgery, will miss 2026 season". MLB.com. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
External links
[edit]- 2000 births
- Living people
- Baseball players from Boston
- Binghamton Rumble Ponies players
- Brooklyn Cyclones players
- Chicago White Sox players
- Florida Complex League Mets players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
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- Peoria Javelinas players
- St. Lucie Mets players
- Syracuse Mets players
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