Canadian Power Hitting Infielder/Relief Pitcher with Experience in Japan, Czech, Germany, and Australia Seeking Team for 2024 Season
Name: Russell Strilchuk
Height: 188cm
Weight: 95kg
DOB: December 12, 1997
Date Available: March 15, 2023
Bats: L
Throws: R
Positions: 3B
Positions (alt): Coach, 1B, 2B, SS, OF, RP
College: William Woods University; Northeastern Junior College
Personal
Russell has consistently hit for both power and average, and he also has a good eye at the plate, so he is adept at drawing walks.
He is a versatile player. He primarily plays the corner infield positions, as well as right field, but he also has experience at second base, left field and pitcher. He pitched some during three collegiate seasons. His velocity on throws ranges in the mid-80s from across the diamond and in the low 90s from the outfield (mph).
Russell plays in a men’s league and also works out and trains regularly to stay in top condition and to keep his baseball skills sharp.
As a teammate, Russell says he leads “by example in the batting cages and in the gym. I believe building a strong team bond is as important off the field as it is on the field. My presence in the dugout helps keep the team loose. I’ve always worked to bring my teams closer together.”
He also has coaching experience, having spent several years as an assistant at a baseball academy and at youth camps. He would be interested in helping the coaching staff of any club he’s with.
Russell says, “I have extensive knowledge regarding swing mechanics and understand the adjustments needed to improve them. More importantly, I believe the most important aspect to hitting is the mental side. I believe it is crucial to first to build confidence in players that I coach.”
Career Highlights
- Averaged .358 with a .409 on-base percentage and .667 slugging percentage in junior college in 2018
- Averaged .321 with .413 on-base percentage over junior college career
- 42% of hits were for extra bases
- Slashed .316/.432/.541 at William Woods University in 2019
- 35% of hits were for extra bases
- Played in Foothills Major Baseball Association in 2020/21
- Slashed .424.548.879, with half of hits going for extra bases
Overseas Goals
Russell feels that an overseas opportunity would enable him to continue his baseball career while giving him the opportunity to travel and experience other environments and cultures. I addition, he has plans to collect used baseball equipment and distribute it in places and to organizations that could use it – “Playing overseas would be a way to spread the word of my idea.”
Articles/Recognitions
Baseball Sweeps McCook At Home
Pickett Pitches; Strilchuk and Newton Lead In RBI’s
Plainsmen Earn All-Region Honors
97 Spring Athletes Named to Academic All-AMC Teams
Owls Honor 12 During Weekend Series Against Williams Baptist
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
| YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-15 | Assistant Coach | Okotoks Dawgs Baseball Academy | Youth | Worked with players 8-14 with throwing, hitting, fielding and base running. |
| 2015-18 | Assistant Coach | Northeastern Junior College Youth Camps | Youth | Worked with players 8-14 with throwing, hitting, fielding and base running. |
| 2015-18 | Assistant Coach | Sterling Express Youth Camps | Youth | Worked with players 8-14 with throwing, hitting, fielding and base running. |
| 2015-18 | Assistant Coach | Northeastern Junior College Camps | High School | Worked with players 15-18 mainly with hitting and infield work. |
| 2015-18 | Assistant Coach | Sterling Express Camps | High School | Worked with players 15-18 mainly with hitting and infield work. |
| 2019 | Assistant Coach | Medicine Hat Mavericks Youth Camps | Youth | Worked with players 8-14 with throwing, hitting, fielding and base running. |
Stats
Pro/Overseas Batting
| Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Neunkirchen Nightmares | 15 | 44 | 25 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 0 | .409 | .594 | .932 |
| 2022-2023 | Golden Grove Dodgers | 10 | 38 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .368 | .381 | .789 |
| 2023 | Trebic Nuclears | 114 | 28 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 28 | 24 | 3 | 0 | .316 | .458 | .518 |
Pro/Overseas Pitching
| Year | Team | ERA | GS | CG | IP | H | SO | BB | HBP | R | ER | Wins | Losses | SV | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Neunkirchen Nightmares | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
College/Amateur Batting
| Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Northeastern Junior College | 25 | 59 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 0 | .271 | .421 | .576 |
| 2018 | Northeastern Junior College | 30 | 81 | 21 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 0 | .358 | .409 | .667 |
| 2019 | William Woods University | 28 | 98 | 20 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 16 | 24 | 3 | 0 | .316 | .432 | .541 |
| 2020-21 | Calgary Wolfpack | - | 33 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | .424 | .548 | .879 |