Michael Losak (Merrick/Sanford H. Calhoun)
Hometown:Â Merrick, NY
High School:Â Sanford H. Clahoun
Major:Â Criminal Justice
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Career Highlights
Selected to the 2021 SUNYAC All-Conference Second Team and All-Tournament Team. ABCA All-New York Region Third Team. Career record of 3-6 with a 5.14 earned run average. In 63 innings pitched, he recorded 71 strikeouts.
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President of SUNY Oneonta and SUNYAC Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma, Alpha Kappa Delta, Omicron Delta Kappa and Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Societies.
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Post Graduate Plans/Career Aspiration
My plans for after graduating is to pursue a career in professional baseball and once that is done, go to law school.
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Memories as a Student Athlete
The 3 most memorable moments as a student athlete are Yards for Yeardley this past year, beating Cortland in the playoffs two years ago, and earning the save in our 2-1 victory against Cortland this season.
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Personal Reflection
My time at Oneonta has helped me grow into the person I am today. Serving as the President for a few organizations on campus and around the SUNYAC would not have been possible if not for all the support I have had here over the years. I've learned a lot about leadership and the lessons I have learned will help me moving forward in life. Coming to SUNY Oneonta, helped me grow and helped me open up about my story with mental health. Being able to tell my story and help people has been my happiest moments here at Oneonta. I am forever thankful for the baseball program here, my teammates, faculty members, athletic staff, and our team's athletic trainer who has kept me healthy this year. Graduating is surreal because I cannot believe my time here has come to an end. My life has been forever changed for the better by my time here at SUNY Oneonta.
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Head Coach Ben Grimm said,
"Mike developed more as a player, person, and leader in four years than any player I've ever been around. His work ethic is second to none both on and off the field and this year he broke out on the field for us. His poise and ability on the mound were a huge reason for why we were able to beat every team on our schedule this year and return to the post season yet again. Hopefully, Mike will get an opportunity at the next level on the ball field because if he does, he will certainly prove himself capable. When he does decide to move on from the game, this same work ethic, poise, and leadership ability will prove to be invaluable as he becomes a successful professional and person! We will miss him!"