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Wayne State University Athletics

2024 Baseball Roster

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28 Ryan Szlachcic

28 Ryan Szlachcic

  • Position:
    RHP
  • Height:
    6-3
  • Weight:
    220
  • Letters:
    3
  • Class:
    Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown:
    Jenison, Mich.
  • High School:
    Hudsonville (Kalamazoo Valley CC)

Summary

Biography

Career Notes:  Pitched in 22 games across three seasons after coming over from Kalamazoo Valley CC, with all occurring in a relief role ... recorded only career save during the 2022 campaign ... named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team in 2023 and 2024, while also serving as a team co-captain during the 2024 season.

2024:  Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team ... served as a team co-captain ... 2023-24 recipient of the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award ... made six appearances, all out of the bullpen, with a 4.15 ERA, 4.1 innings pitched, one strikeout, six walks and a batting average against of .368 ... didn't surrender an earned run in three of those six outings, all of which came consecutively, including March 7 vs. Minnesota Duluth (game one of doubleheader; 0.1 IP), March 13 at Florida Southern (1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 SO) and March 29 against Parkside (game two; 1.0 IP, 1 BB) ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2023:  Received the Richard Langlois Special Education Annual Scholarship in September ... the scholarship was created to honor Rick’s memory and his commitment as a teacher and dedicated member of his community ... 2022-23 recipient of the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award ... named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team ... Recipient of the GLIAC's Troy Berry Award, which goes to the baseball student-athlete in the conference who best combines outstanding character and leadership on the field, in the classroom and in the community ... made nine appearances (1-1 record), all of which were out of the bullpen, with a 9.82 ERA in 7.1 innings pitched, four walks, and two strikeouts ... didn't surrender a run or a hit in his first five outings and four and two-thirds frames of work with a combined four strikeouts to no walks in that span ... also had a scoreless third of an inning against Davenport on May 5 ... stranded all four inherited runners during the season ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2022:  Pitched in seven games ... went 0-1 with a 7.50 ERA and one save ... struck out seven batters over six innings ... struck out three batters and did not allow a run in an inning of relief during WSU debut vs. Southwest Baptist (3/17) ... did not allow a base hit or a run in 2/3 of an inning against SBU (3/19) to earn a save ... worked a scoreless frame at Northwood (4/23) ... worked a scoreless inning against Purdue Northwest (4/29) ... Game-by-Game Stats.

2021 (Kalamazoo Valley CC):  Pitched in nine games (eight in relief) ... went 2-2 with a complete game ... finished with a 4.24 ERA and struck out 16 batters in 23 and a 1/3 innings ... earned a victory in relief vs. Ancilla College (4/24) with two and 2/3 innings of scoreless relief ... struck out a season-high six batters in a complete game victory over Glen Oaks C.C. (5/8).

2020 (Kalamazoo Valley CC):  Appeared in two games out of the bullpen before the COVID shutdown ... compiled a 1-1 record ... posted a 6.75 ERA and struck four batters in six and 2/3 innings ... earned first collegiate victory with five and 2/3 innings of relief vs. Indian River State College (3/2) in a 15-11 triumph for the Cougars.

High School:  A 2019 graduate from Hudsonville High School ... was a two-time letterwinner and team captain for the Eagles and head coach Dave Vannoord ... helped lead the team to a 22-13-1 record as a senior with a 4-2 record and 36 strikeouts along with a 2.93 ERA across 40 and 2/3 innings ... worked a complete game against Howell, allowing one run on two hits, while striking out eight ... also lettered in football and basketball ... was selected as an All-Conference defensive end in 2019 ... graduated with a 3.67 GPA and was the Citizen of the Class recipient.

Personal:  Full name -- Ryan C. Szlachcic ... born on October 4, 2000, in Jenison, Mich. ... son of Mark and Mary Szlachcic ... father played wide receiver at Bowling Green from 1989-92 and was a two-time First Team All-MAC (1991 and 1992) honoree ... father was inducted into the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003 after concluding his career with a then school-record 182 receptions for 2,507 yards and 18 touchdowns ... has a younger brother, Andrew, and a younger sister, Maggie ... is majoring in Special Education ... named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (term GPA 3.5+) for Winter 2022, Fall 2022 (4.00), Winter 2023 (4.00), Fall 2023 (4.00) and Winter 2024 (4.00) ... named to the Coach's Honor Roll (term GPA 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2021 ... is a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and is a member of the Social Media & Advertising Committee ... last name is pronounced Slay-check.
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Historical Player Information

  • 28

    2022Junior

    RHP
    6'3" 225 lbs
    28
  • 28

    2023Redshirt Junior

    RHP
    6'3" 225 lbs
    28
  • 28
    C

    2024Redshirt Senior

    RHP
    6'3" 220 lbs
    28
    C