It was a year to remember for Fordham LHP Matt Mikulski. The flame throwing lefty achieved just about every individual accolade possible – from single-season and program strikeout record holder, to Atlantic-10 Pitcher of the Year, to All-American to being a semifinalist for the coveted Dick Howser Award.
The numbers jump off the page – 9-0 record, 1.45 ERA, 124 strikeouts, .127 AVG.
It was only fitting that he capped it off by hearing his name called in the 2021 MLB Draft. While there was an outside chance he would go in the first round, ultimately he was selected in the second round (50th overall) by the San Francisco Giants.
Mikulski was a part of Fordham’s 2019 historic season in which they captured the Atlantic-10 Championship and set a program record for single season wins.
Additionally, it was the second highest a Fordham player was selected in program history. Pete Harnisch (Commack native) was selected in the first round, 27th overall, in 1987.
Regardless of where Mikulski’s pro career takes him, he certainly put together a season for the ages. With his upside and commitment to improving, don’t be surprised if he joins Reiss Knehr as a Ram in the Majors.
