Lukas Schiraldi
| IP | 347 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.643 |
| WHIP | 1.53 |
| BB/9 | 5.862 |
| SO/9 | 10.012 |
- Full name Lukas O'Neal Schiraldi
- Born 07/25/1993 in Austin, TX
- Profile Ht.: 6'6" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Texas
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Drafted in the 15th round (441st overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 2014.
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The son of ex-big leaguer Calvin Schiraldi, who helped Texas win a national championship in 1983, Lukas has a similar frame to his dad at 6-foot-4, 205 pounds and followed in his footsteps by heading to Texas after two seasons at Navarro (Texas) JC. Despite his big league bloodlines, Schiraldi is fairly raw, especially in his command, and failed to live up to expectations after a tremendous Cape Cod League last summer, where he led the league with a 1.20 ERA for Chatham. Schiraldi pitched at 90-93 mph with heavy sink and running life last summer to go with an above-average slider, but his stuff wasn't as live this spring. He has below-average command due to his inconsistent delivery and life on his fastball.
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The son of ex-big leaguer Calvin Schiraldi, who helped Texas win a national championship in 1983, Lukas has a similar frame to his dad at 6-foot-4, 205 pounds and followed in his footsteps by heading to Texas after two seasons at Navarro (Texas) JC. Despite his big league bloodlines, Schiraldi is fairly raw, especially in his command, and failed to live up to expectations after a tremendous Cape Cod League last summer, where he led the league with a 1.20 ERA for Chatham. Schiraldi pitched at 90-93 mph with heavy sink and running life last summer to go with an above-average slider, but his stuff wasn't as live this spring. He has below-average command due to his inconsistent delivery and life on his fastball. -
The son of former big league Calvin Schiraldi, Lukas is a late bloomer who initially was going to follow his father to Texas but detoured to Navarro instead. A reliever as a freshman, he made strides as a starter last summer in the MINK League and emerged as the Bulldogs' ace this spring. He carried a 10-0, 1.74 record into the Junior College World Series, where Navarro seeks its second title in three years. Schiraldi has gotten stronger and added velocity to his fastball, which can reach 95 mph but sat more at 88-92 toward the end of the season. The 6-foot-6, 215-pounder also has gained more power with his breaking ball, which is more effective when he uses a slider as opposed to a curveball. He has made strides with his changeup, and he commands and controls his entire repertoire well. Schiraldi has committed to the Longhorns again, though this time the draft might divert him from Austin.
