Slippery Rock Sliders bolster bullpen, sign Lasinski
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Slippery Rock Sliders professional baseball team has announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Greg Lasinski to a contract for the 2007 season. Lasinski, a Salisbury University alum and current assistant coach for the Sea Gulls, will be spending his second year in the Frontier League this summer, having split 2006 between the Washington Wild Things and the River City Rascals.

Lasinski appeared in five games for Washington, posting a 1-0 record and 1.54 ERA with eight strikeouts in 11.2 innings. He was traded to River City, for whom he posted a 1-1 record and 6.75 ERA in nine games. Between the two clubs, Lasinski made 13 relief appearances with a 2.05 ERA.

Lasinski came to the Frontier League from Salisbury University, where he posted a 17-5 record with two saves and a 3.06 ERA in two seasons. He was named to the 2004 Division III All-American second team and led the Sea Gulls to the NCAA tournament both seasons, including a berth in the Division III World Series in 2004.

A graduate of Derry High School, Lasinski was twice an all-conference pitcher for Westmoreland County Community College before transferring to Salisbury.

"Greg brings a season of Frontier League experience to our bullpen, yet will still be classified as a rookie for 2007," commented Sliders general manager Steve Tahsler. "We received positive reports from Frontier League managers regarding his ability, and look forward to his playing a key role on our staff."

The Slippery Rock Sliders will begin their inaugural season on Wednesday, May 23, at the Washington Wild Things. The home opener will be on Tuesday, May 29, against the Florence Freedom. 32 home games will be played during the summer at Jack Critchfield Park on the campus of Slippery Rock University.