COLLEGE BASEBALL RECRUITING SPECIAL EDITION Special Edition | Page 24

Michael Stalowy Asst. Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Mike Stalowy begins his fourth season as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at his alma mater in 2017-18. A former member of the Illinois State baseball team, Stalowy served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Bellarmine University from 2012-13, where he helped the team to a conference title and a regional final appearance. In 2014, he served as the top assistant at Valparaiso. Stalowy was a four-year member of the Redbird baseball team from 2006-09, and he served as a student assistant coach in 2010. A utility player throughout his playing career, Stalowy played six different defensive positions, encompassing all four infield spots and both corner outfield positions. He recorded a career batting average of .296 in 178 games as a Redbird. As a senior, he led the team in batting average (.328), hits (60), runs (41), doubles (15), triples (4) and stolen bases (12). As a student assistant in 2010, Stalowy helped the Redbirds to Missouri Valley Conference regular-season and tournament titles. Stalowy earned his bachelor's degree in parks and recreation administration from Illinois State in 2010. The Illinois State University Athletics Department is committed to academic and athletic excellence as it prepares today's student-athletes to become tomorrow's leaders.