Mike Bacsik
| IP | 216 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 5.458 |
| WHIP | 1.486 |
| BB/9 | 2.5 |
| SO/9 | 4.042 |
- Full name Michael Joseph Bacsik
- Born 11/11/1977 in Dallas, TX
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Duncanville
- Debut 08/05/2001
- Drafted in the 18th round (543rd overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 1996.
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Background: Signability questions caused Bacsik, whose father Mike pitched in the big leagues from 1970-1974, to fall in the 1996 draft. The Indians took a flier on him and paid him second-round bonus money. He had a breakthrough 1998 season despite pitching for a poor offensive team in Kinston. Strengths: For a young lefthander, Bacsik has a tremendous feel for pitching. He has above-average command of a below-average fastball and will flash a fine changeup. He has pinpoint control. His whole approach to pitching is strikingly similar to that of Tom Glavine. Weaknesses: His breaking ball is on the way, but it's not here yet. He needs to refine the pitch and learn to keep it down consistently in the zone. Bacsik's command is good right now, but it needs to be great because of his lack of overpowering stuff. The Future: He'll pitch the entire 1999 season in the Akron rotation. In an organization thirsting for lefthanded pitchers, Sabathia and Bacsik are the best of the lot.
