College Signing: Broad Run's Shane Vlasic to Play NCAA Division I Baseball at UMBC

Seated (L to R):  Sue Vlasic, Shane Vlasic, Bob Vlasic  /  Standing:  Coach Pat Cassidy

(May 14, 2010) - Shane Vlasic, a senior at Broad Run High School, recently signed his National Letter of Intent to play Division I baseball at The University of Maryland at Baltimore County (UMBC).

Vlasic has had an outstanding career for the Spartans. As a four-year Varsity starter he has been part of two Dulles District championship teams and has participated in either the Region or State tournament in the three years he has already been on the team.

Voted captain by his teammates this year, Vlasic leads the Spartans in numerous statistical categories. Through last weekend: On the mound, he has a 4-1 record. His 53 strikeouts lead the team and his 5 earned runs give him a team low 0.97 Earned Run Average. Offensively, the leadoff hitter has team highs in the following: Plate Appearance (55), Official At Bats (50), Runs Scored (18), Hits (24), Stolen Bases (10), and Batting Average (.480).

"I am very happy for Shane. He is going to get the opportunity to play Division I baseball at a great school near home. He is a great baseball player, and more importantly, a first class person," said Broad Run baseball coach Pat Cassidy.

UMBC is a member of the America East Conference which consists of school primarily in the Northeastern part of the country.