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Mike Vasil
Chicago White Sox – No. 61
Pitcher
Born: (2000-03-19) March 19, 2000 (age 25)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
March 31, 2025, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
(through September 15, 2025)
Win–loss record5–3
Earned run average2.45
Strikeouts77
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

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

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Amateur career

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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

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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

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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]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Mike Vasil embraces role as Virginia baseball team's Sunday starter". March 4, 2021.
  5. ^ "Mike Vasil – Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  6. ^ "Former BC High standout Mike Vasil drafted by New York Mets". Patriotledger.com. June 6, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
  7. ^ "Mike Vasil Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  8. ^ "Mike Vasil – Stats – Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  9. ^ "Rays acquire Mets starting prospect RHP Mike Vasil from Phillies". draysbay.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  10. ^ "Clubs picking big talent in Rule 5 Draft". mlb.com. December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  11. ^ "Phillies Trade Rule 5 Pick Mike Vasil To Rays". mlbtraderumors.com. December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  12. ^ "White Sox Claim Mike Vasil Off Waivers From Rays". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  13. ^ "White Sox 5-4 Astros (May 4, 2025) Final Score". espn.com. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  14. ^ "White Sox's Mike Vasil: Secures first career save". CBS Sports. May 15, 2025. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
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